Stretched ear lobes are becoming an increasingly common sight. From pop stars to people in the street, there are more and more flesh tunnels and plugs on display. Like other sub-cultural practices ...

Question: My 15-year-old daughter has started stretching her earlobes. Are there any risks to doing this? Will they go back to normal? Does this have a meaning in the teenage world that I should know ...

Flesh tunnel ear-repairs are one of the fastest-growing cosmetic procedures in the UK. Photo: WIkipedia Plastic surgeons have recently reported a sharp rise in the number of people seeking operations ...