When thinking about gauged ear piercings, you might conjure up images of alternative folks who are members of a musical subculture, like pop punk fans. Unless you're interested in getting your ear ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Ear gauging is a trend that involves stretching an ear piercing to accommodate a large plug, sometimes a half inch or wider. While it is popular with teens, some are realizing that ...

Stretched ear lobes are becoming an increasingly common sight in the street. But why has creating a large hole in the ear lobe started to appeal to more and more people? Ear stretching goes back a ...

While tattooing may seem like the only permanent transformation a person can make to his or her body, some choose to adorn their bodies with ear gauges, which can stretch the pierced holes in a person ...

One thing that makes me feel really old is the trend in the last 5 or so years of expanding ear lobes, and throwing plugs in those massive gauges. Some people take it to such an extreme that I really ...

At one point, Oakland resident Coleton Tidwell could fit a golf ball through the hole in his earlobe. Tidwell, now 21, was among those who purposely stretched their earlobes with plugs or disc ...

Move over Botox. Take a hike face lifts. There’s another beauty fad to make you look younger – and it involves your ears. Earlobe reduction surgery is here for people who want “younger” looking ears.

Dr. Anni Wong discusses strategies to effectively repair earlobes affected by gauges, tears, and aging, helping patients in Freehold, NJ achieve restored comfort and confidence. FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY / ...

Like most body parts, ear lobes and the external areas of the ear are subject to ageing. From an aesthetic view, ears frame the face, which means, droopy ears can be embarrassing. To combat ageing and ...

The Magazine's recent article on ear stretching prompted many emails. Here are 10 of your stories. Stretched ear lobes are becoming an increasingly common sight. From pop stars to people in the street ...