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Ear laceration

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A cut or laceration of the ear. See an oral surgeon or facial plastic surgeon or ENT doc for repair.

Dr. Louis Gallia reviewed this

47 year experience in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

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