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Is this Darwin’s tubercle? What can be done to fix this? (Photos)

bella_dk7Dec 30, 2021
I’ve had these “bumps” on my right ear for as long as I can remember, and they’ve always bothered me. From what I’ve saw online, it looks to be something called “Darwin’s tubercle” if I’m correct? Can this be fixed? I’d just to give my ear a more round appearance if possible.

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