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Should I get one or both of my ears operated on? (Photo)

January 4, 2024
Asked By:epersode in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

When I was a kid, I had fairly normal looking ears. At some point in my life, they became very asymmetrical. I’m not sure whether one or both of them need to be operated on. I will attach two pictures of myself to this question. One of my ears today and another of what they looked like when I was a a child.

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Answer: Your adult ears protrude less than when you were at a child.

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Answer: Your adult ears protrude less than when you were at a child.

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Answer: Depends on your goals

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Answer: Depends on your goals

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