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 ...

"I am seeing more and more patients come into my office with complaints about their earlobes" Dr. Michelle Henry initially started doing earlobe filler with patients who had extra filler left from ...

In recent years, ear stretching has become a popular form of self-expression for both men and women alike. While stretched, gauged ears are a personal choice for some, others may experience stretched ...

There are two things known to be true about body modifications: pain and permanence. They're part of what makes piercings and tattoos so exciting — and yet, the more you look into it, the less painful ...

Editors Note: This story was written before COVID-19 had an impact on Iowa City. The piercing shops mentioned are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Are you ready?” he asked me, ...

I've always known I'd be heavily pierced. I remember seeing scene queens on MySpace and Tumblr with fun earring styles and placements that were far from basic, and knowing I had to be that girl when I ...