Could you imagine having permanent pointy ears just like an elf? You’re in luck. Advancements in cosmetic surgery have made it possible for you yourself to have some cute pointed ears. The process isn’t the most pleasant body modification available and still considered rather extreme.
Who Is Performing This Body Modification?
There are numerous claims on the internet by noted cosmetic surgeons, most notably the claims by Dr. Lajos Nagy who claims that pointed ears aren’t just for cosmetic reasons but will also help your hearing.
Here’s an excerpt from Dr. Nagy’s website.
Why are pointed ears more sensitive?
“One of its reasons is rather simple: pointed ears focus sounds in a better way, which, in the case of animals, is supplemented by the fact that they can orientate themselves towards the source of sounds without turning their heads, by moving only their ears.
The other reason is the own frequency of the pinnae, as being solid objects themselves, which changes together with their shape. Pointed ears resonate with sounds at the frequency of around 8 kHz, thus they amplify sharp sounds instead of the intermediate frequencies. This is the reason why, amongst other things, dogs are sensitive to ultrasonic sounds, which are imperceptible for human ears.
Although turning the pinnae still remains impossible for human beings according to its anatomic features, the advantages of pointed ears can be enjoyed once again with the help of a simple, routine operation.
Be the next to sharpen your hearing!“
Now, there have been absolutely no scientific studies that prove pointed ears improve hearing. Dr. Nagy has also received plenty of negative press as all his before and after photos of this procedure are obviously photoshopped, which can be seen in the picture above. Notice that the hair styles in both the before and after are identical, including the miscelanious hairs slighly out of place. I personally don’t believe Dr. Nagy has ever performed any pointed ears cosmetic surgrey.
Not All Elf Ears Are A Hoax
Several real body modification professionals do actually perform this modification, including Russ Foxx from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Here you can see that Russ Foxx actually offers pictures of each stage of the healing process proving that Elf Ears are an entirely possible body modification. There are several other qualified body modification professionals providing this body modification throughout the world.
Is The Process Reversible?
Sadly, this is a one and done procedure. Once you modify your ears and remove the excess tissue there is no way to repair your now pointy ears without extensive plastic surgery, which will no doubt cost many folds more then the original process cost.
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Tags: Elf Ears
24 responses so far ↓
1 Elisa // Apr 11, 2009 at 7:50 pm
This is a great blog, thank you! I was looking for cosmetic surgeons recently and ran into your article on elf ears. How cute is that? I secretly want them now but I’m quite sure I’ll never have the money or the courage to get this done myself.
2 xLegacyOfHunterkille // Apr 12, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I have a question. What will cost you when you have done this? Life span or something like that? Please send me a mail and let me understand.
3 Kazador // May 18, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I think it’s kind of insane that people actually want pointed ears! I was born with pointed (elf) ears, but i guess to each his/her own
4 amy // Jun 7, 2009 at 12:48 pm
i want the ears.
5 Nikk // Aug 10, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I freaking love pointed/Elf ears. I don’t see why people think this is so extreme. I’m one of those people who like adding small, not very noticable, body mods. And these are perfect. They represent my inner dork. :)
6 dave // Sep 26, 2009 at 6:53 am
Kazador you probably got a lot of grief about the ears in school but adults are a lot less likely to get grief for it and also somewhat less likely to care if they did.
They are very cool. If I didn’t look like such a man beast I’d get them myself, but I don’t think they would go with the rest of me. Very cute for girls or even prettier men.
7 Chloe // Nov 16, 2009 at 11:50 am
your all wierdo fuckers .. their not sexy or cute! They look like sumthin off star treck haha geeky as fuck mate .. But id like you to have them done cos if it wernt 4 people like you us normal people wouldnt have any thing 2 laff at and shout abuse at!
8 brittanie // Nov 16, 2009 at 1:30 pm
hey im thinking about haveing my ears done but i need to know how much they cost, and the best surgin to go to so if you can help me out id be really thankfull!
9 Felivi // Nov 29, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Haha, what’s stuck up Choe’s *ss? Regardless, I really want pointy ears, I could be an elf one day, and Vulcan the next. :D Life would be great. :)
10 Maria // Dec 6, 2009 at 11:08 am
I agree with Chloe… there is something totally fucked up about this. I’m getting a really great laugh out of it though. I would never do this to myself… there isn’t enough money in the world, seriously. “Body Mods” are for the insecure and the attention hungry… Elf ears? Really?
11 jsab // Dec 8, 2009 at 7:22 pm
what this cost?
12 J // Dec 16, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Personally something like this is something I have been seeking to do for many years. However I hate the results from the way the body modificationists do it. I would easily pay a few thousand to a plastic surgeon who can do it well and do it the way I want. If anyone knows the name of a real one who can I would appreciate the information.
13 Em // Dec 20, 2009 at 1:01 am
Mundanes who become sick to their stomach at things like Vulcan ears must be insecure. If it’s not your aesthetic, it’s not your aesthetic.
There are a multitude of reasons someone would want a mod, so to say that one has to be attention hungry or insecure is a gross misrepresentation.
I personally think they’re beautiful.
14 Kimmy // Dec 21, 2009 at 2:49 am
I had a lot of piercing and a huge tattoo done during my teens and has now removed majority of my piercings, but is stuck with my huge tattoo on my back.
Body modication such as this one(elf ears) is definitely a very risky investment as trend changes thru time. It may be cool now, but might look horrible in near future, a good example is all the studs and rings I had on the top of my ears has been removed, were incredibly hip in the 90s, but the look is so dated now.
15 Meme // Dec 24, 2009 at 4:01 pm
That look gross and not to mention ridiculous, but to each his own I guess…
16 Q // Jan 24, 2010 at 8:41 pm
yep, Chloe sounds like a dumb bitch, a rude, no class asshole. What a dumb twat. Fuck you too Maria. It’s these types of people who aren’t evovled enough to accept that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. primitive screwheads.
17 acid amy // Feb 7, 2010 at 6:25 pm
i’ve never ever wanted cosmetic surgery, i’m still really against ‘boob jobs’ or rhino plastics, they’re just really sad, people really think they need to do that….but this is awesome, fantasy cosmetic surgery isn’t just because you want to look like a media/ sexism consumer, capitalist and functionalist funding whore. no, it’s unlike the pointless obsessions with how you look to other people and feeling bad because you think you look bad, get depressed about it and feel unnaturally uncomfortable going out without make up on. because that really is pathetic. in my onion just wear clothes that are fun, maybe they’re bright or in a fantasy theme. this surgery just takes fantasy fun a step further and in my eyes there’s nothing wrong with that. so if you like vampires, sharpen your teeth, if you like the elfish look, point your ears, but don’t just want a boob job because all the tacky girls in the mass media have big boobs that’s just plain sad, think for your self, what do you like? This surgery doesn’t fund sexism or those who promote it in the mass media. It doesn’t fuel wanting to look like everybody else, how could it?! it’s really just for fun :)
18 acid amy // Feb 7, 2010 at 6:36 pm
way to represent your argument Chloe haha i suppose you don’t need surgery when you’ve got such a lovely Burberry cap. seriously people like you with your swearing and pointless number homophones are the only ‘wierdo fuckers’ here. sorry to say my dear ho (see i can use your language too ><). sorry for taking your time, you can go back to standing outside a shop and asking people to get you cigarettes now. :)
19 Martha // Mar 19, 2010 at 3:15 am
Aha! It can be done. This is something I would die to have. It expresses my inner geek and hippy at the same time. Also, it’s subtle enough that it shouldn’t screw up my career. Please people (this means you Chloe, Maria, and Meme), if this isn’t your thing then continue on you merry way and don’t try to piss off body mod enthusiasts by insulting their choices and questioning their mental state; it’s not going to get you anywhere and is completely untrue. Anyway, this is a gorgeous piece of body art and I’m definitely going to get this done at some point.
20 ZIK // May 3, 2010 at 6:01 am
Are these people sick or what?What is your problem.This is not normal.Please do
NOT do this.
21 Karri // May 10, 2010 at 8:15 am
most women want there breasts done bigger …I want my ear pointed dammit!
22 Karri // May 10, 2010 at 8:15 am
ears!! i meant…one just one ..oops
23 Maya ^^ // May 29, 2010 at 11:08 am
I have ALWYAS wanted my ears pointed. To me, the body is a blank canvas, to decorate it is to fill that canvas and express who you are. Body modifications are risky, but some of the truly look beautiful — they fill that canvas. If some people don’t like them then thats their oppinion, it’s like a painting — not everyone will see the painting in the same way. What truly matters is that you like it, and you’re happy with what you’ve had done ^^
24 Thumper // Jun 10, 2010 at 1:44 am
Not one to favor any body alterations or tattoos – however I am totally taken with the beauty of lithe elfin women such as seen in Lord of the Rings and a personal fave … T’Pol on Starship Enterprise. Jolene Blalock made this character incredible. Don’t do it to please others. You have to like yourself first. Oh yes – Julia Roberts is a great Tinkerbell in Hook.
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