Most people would not consider Spock from Star Trek’s ears as the ‘perfect’ ears however it appears that there is a niche cosmetic surgery market for surgery such as this.

Some people are turning to cosmetic surgery to give them unusually shaped body parts Spock ears are said to be particularly popular. Ear sculpting, as the procedure is called, also has other benefits it is said to enhance the music listening experience and is gaining in popularity with New York music lovers.

Ear sculpting normally takes place under local anesthesia. The surgeon utilises cartilage already present in the ear to extend the upper part of the ear. The ears must remain bandaged for a week and sutures are removed after about a fortnight. After around a month, the swelling should have subsided and the final results of the surgery can be seen.