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Otoplasty surgery, my ears are still red and feel itchy. (Photos)

RushdiMar 18, 2017
9 months passed on my ears surgery but they are still in red from back side and i still feel itchy sometimes and the left side still a bit swelling. Any answer for that . Please I need an answer for that Thanks

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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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