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I have cauliflower ear, mainly the middle section of the ear not top. i have been draining it myself started out being a honey type color, but now is more blood and coagulated blood. would i need to go to a ent or a plastic surgeon?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

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Either: Either an ENT (otolaryngologist) or a plastic surgeon would be able to treat your cauliflower ear. I would recommend calling several offices and asking if they treat cauliflower ear, because some specialists may have more experience treating this than others depending on their patient population.

Answered 12/21/2019

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A member asked:

I have cauliflower ear, mainly the middle section of the ear not top. i have been draining it myself started out being a honey type color, but now is more blood and coagulated blood. would i need to go to a ent or a plastic surgeon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Okamoto answered

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