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Can i ride a motorcycle if i had ear otoplasty done? Will the tightness of the helmet mess up my ears?

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erikgarciaFeb 15, 2014

I just wanted to know if any one whose had ear otoplasty rides a motorcycle, and if the motorcycle helmet affects your ears in any way. I had the procedure done a 5 months ago and i want to buy a motorcycle but ive heard that the helmets are tight on your head for safety reasons and i don't want it to mess up my ears.

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