Is my doctor wrong about not wearing a headband after ear pinning? (Photo)

December 5, 2015
Asked By:blah in dc in Fore Store, Virginia

Everywhere I read that your supposed to wear a head band or compression band at some point after having your ears pinned back, my doctor says no don't worry about it you don't need it its fine; I'm very concerned and my ears are very swollen

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