Ear Shaping

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Outside of the obvious (ear piercing), there are a variety of pseudo-surgical methods in which new character can be given to the ear. The entries below discuss these individual modifications:

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Ear Pointing

Where an "elf ear" is formed.

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Ear Cropping

Where large parts of cartilage are removed.

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Earlobe Removal

Where most of the earlobe tissue is amputated.

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Earlobe Shaping

Where the form of the earlobe is sculpted.

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Helix Shaping

Where the form of the helix ridge is sculpted.