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Would being born without much cartilage in your ears be a birth defect?
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Yes.: But cosmetic surgeons can do improvement of the pinnas. Consult a surgeon but depends on the age of the person getting the surgery and what age is appropriate to get it done etc.
Answered 11/3/2012
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