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My ear is flat and uneven. What can I do to fix it?

Ronwii9Feb 15, 2014
When i was really young, i had multiple surgeries on my left ear to remove a cholesteatoma and later reconstruct it. Since then, i've grown up and began to notice my ears are uneven. My left (surgically altered) ear is flat to my head, while my right protrudes the normal amount. Does anyone know why this might be, and what can be done about it? Thanks.

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It usually takes about three months to fully heal from an otoplasty surgery. Since you had your surgery over seven months ago, I would say it's completely safe to wear a helmet without worrying about adverse affects to your ears.

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Unless you develop keloids or hypertrophic scarring, this will all smooth and flatten out over time. Be patient.

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