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Can my Ears Be Made Shorter and Moved Higher on my Head? (photo)

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James10001Jan 24, 2013

My ears are somewhat long and low on my head, giving me a droopy, tired appearance. Is it possible to make my ears shorter and higher to give me a more alert and aggressive look?

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