One of my relatives had his ears "pinned back" as a young man, and he lost some of his ability to judge the direction of sounds. He never regained it.
I can perceive a timbral difference when I push my ears forward a bit, or pull them back, or whatever. I'd suggest you do this:
While listening to music or even a constant noise source (I'm using the air conditioner to test my theory as I type), use your fingers to approximate your anticipated post-procedural ear geometry, and see how you like it.
Cheers!
Duke
PS - when I was a kid, they called me "wingnut".
I can perceive a timbral difference when I push my ears forward a bit, or pull them back, or whatever. I'd suggest you do this:
While listening to music or even a constant noise source (I'm using the air conditioner to test my theory as I type), use your fingers to approximate your anticipated post-procedural ear geometry, and see how you like it.
Cheers!
Duke
PS - when I was a kid, they called me "wingnut".