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Options for ear reconstruction after large conch piercing (conch punch)?

MairaelDec 26, 2018
Options for ear reconstuction after conch punch (a large conch piercing where a piece of cartilage is removed with a biopsy punch)? A piece of cartilage (about 4 mm) has been removed from the conch. Can any plastic surgeon reconstruct this?

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Dr. Eric W. Cerrati, MD
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Answered on Jan 7, 2019
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