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Otoplasty Post Op Results Looks Worse Than Before?

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Im 28 y.o. & I finally got otoplasty on Fri 7/6. The dr said he only stitched them back, but didn't remove any cartilage. I went in the next day & was really sad when my ears looked like they were sticking out MORE than when I went in! They were very swollen, but even then, how is it possible? if they look like that now, does that mean I'm going to have to get them redone if I want them closer to my head? how long should I wait to revise? arent they only going to spring back out more with time?

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