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Had Otoplasty About Two Months Ago and my Left Ear Rebounded Way Too Much?

tambalandApr 24, 2013
i had otoplasty two months ago as my ears stuck out alot, now my right ear is perfect but my left ear has rebound alot way too much, so now my right ear is really close to my head and perfect while my left ear is hanging out, not only that but i have strange sensations in left ear that feels as though someone is pulling on my ear while right one feels fine and normal, i am seeing the doctor in four days as he is away this week but i don't want to have to wait to get this fixed

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Dr. Michael Sundine, MD, FACS
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Answered on Apr 29, 2013
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