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I am 20 years old male and my ears stick out so i am really thinking of going under sugery to pin them back. are there any side effects of otoplasty?
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= any minor surgery: Bleeding, infection, soreness - the same as any minor surgery - no more. It is not impossible to return to the original over time, so correction may need to be repeated. Here's a link: http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/cosmetic-surgery/otoplasty.Html goioid luck!
Answered 4/19/2015
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Yes: Usually not needed? Unless very exaggerated, but discuss with your surgeon.
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