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'''Ear cropping''' is the removal of part of the cartilage of the ear. It is done commonly to breeds of dogs such as boxers, and, far less commonly, to humans. In dogs, the purpose is to shorten the ear and make it stand up, whereas, in humans, the purpose is simply to reshape the ear.

While [[ear collapse]] is a risk, and infection is very much a possibility, aftercare is usually uneventful, and the wound heals normally by [[second intention]]. Ear tissue is usually removed with a [[scalpel]] and sealed using electrocautery or [[suture|suturing]].

==See Also==
* [[Ear Shaping]]
* [[Ear Pointing]]

[[Category: Body Modifications]]
[[Category: Extreme Modifications]]