April 26, 2011

Accurate Portrayal of Cauliflower Ear in "The Expendables"

In Fall of 2010, the movie "Expendables" directed by Sylvester Stallone was released to lukewarm reviews. A patient mentioned to me that though the plot was thin and the dialogue shallow, there was a scene where one of the actors (Randy Couture) accurately described his cauliflower ear.

On a side note, the actor's cauliflower ear is actually real. He was a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) and wrestler before getting into acting.


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Dr. Christopher Chang is a private practice otolaryngology, head & neck surgeon specializing in the treatment of problems related to the ear, nose, and throat. Located in Warrenton, VA about 45 minutes west of Washington DC, he also provides inhalant allergy testing/treatment, hearing tests, and dispenses hearing aids.

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