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Can my cauliflower ear be reconstructed to look somewhat normal? (photos)

Generous1606Aug 14, 2019
I have hardened cauliflower ear in my right ear from wrestling and I was wondering if there is any chance of making it look better.

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Dr. Sagar Patel, MD
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Answered on Aug 20, 2019
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Dr. Alexander Ovchinsky, MD
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Answered on Aug 15, 2019
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Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD, FACS (retired)
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