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Can you ever do wrestling or boxing if you have done otoplasty?

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Courageous726423Apr 10, 2024

Is it ever possible to do wrestling or boxing if you have done otoplasty? I know that after a year or so the ears will completely heal when that happens is it possible to wrestle or box. Or after 5 years for example is possible to wrestle or box.

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