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Cropped without Photoshop

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Rob

IAM: Spiritual_Paladin had his ears cropped yesterday, resulting in a pretty unique look.  Unfortunately he didn’t include who the artist was, so hopefully he’ll comment so I can give proper credit.

To see more photos of his ears, including the other side, head on over to the cartilage removal and reshaping gallery.

Comments

60 responses to “Cropped without Photoshop”

  1. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Sorry, The artist who did it was Matt Vermillion. haha I had a long night so when I submitted the pics, I was very tired and left out crucial info.

  2. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Sorry, The artist who did it was Matt Vermillion. haha I had a long night so when I submitted the pics, I was very tired and left out crucial info.

  3. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Sorry, The artist who did it was Matt Vermillion. haha I had a long night so when I submitted the pics, I was very tired and left out crucial info.

  4. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Sorry, The artist who did it was Matt Vermillion. haha I had a long night so when I submitted the pics, I was very tired and left out crucial info.

  5. satan Avatar
    satan

    That looks real nice .

  6. satan Avatar
    satan

    That looks real nice .

  7. satan Avatar
    satan

    That looks real nice .

  8. satan Avatar
    satan

    That looks real nice .

  9. Joe Walton Avatar
    Joe Walton

    JAMES! WOOT WOOT! Lol.

  10. Joe Walton Avatar
    Joe Walton

    JAMES! WOOT WOOT! Lol.

  11. Joe Walton Avatar
    Joe Walton

    JAMES! WOOT WOOT! Lol.

  12. Joe Walton Avatar
    Joe Walton

    JAMES! WOOT WOOT! Lol.

  13. J Avatar
    J

    I wonder if its noticably effected his hearing. Always wondered how good a job the top part did at funneling sound.

  14. J Avatar
    J

    I wonder if its noticably effected his hearing. Always wondered how good a job the top part did at funneling sound.

  15. J Avatar
    J

    I wonder if its noticably effected his hearing. Always wondered how good a job the top part did at funneling sound.

  16. J Avatar
    J

    I wonder if its noticably effected his hearing. Always wondered how good a job the top part did at funneling sound.

  17. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Actually J it really hasnt effected my hearing, not that I noticed.

  18. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Actually J it really hasnt effected my hearing, not that I noticed.

  19. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Actually J it really hasnt effected my hearing, not that I noticed.

  20. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    Actually J it really hasnt effected my hearing, not that I noticed.

  21. jonzee Avatar
    jonzee

    i still dont understand why people have to go over the top with tattoos. i have tatoos as well but i keep it below the neck. sure it’s cool to have tattoos but now your just showing off.

  22. jonzee Avatar
    jonzee

    i still dont understand why people have to go over the top with tattoos. i have tatoos as well but i keep it below the neck. sure it’s cool to have tattoos but now your just showing off.

  23. jonzee Avatar
    jonzee

    i still dont understand why people have to go over the top with tattoos. i have tatoos as well but i keep it below the neck. sure it’s cool to have tattoos but now your just showing off.

  24. jonzee Avatar
    jonzee

    i still dont understand why people have to go over the top with tattoos. i have tatoos as well but i keep it below the neck. sure it’s cool to have tattoos but now your just showing off.

  25. James StMartin Avatar
    James StMartin

    Conch removal too ? I’d hazard a guess at Howie, bless him.

  26. James StMartin Avatar
    James StMartin

    Conch removal too ? I’d hazard a guess at Howie, bless him.

  27. James StMartin Avatar
    James StMartin

    Conch removal too ? I’d hazard a guess at Howie, bless him.

  28. James StMartin Avatar
    James StMartin

    Conch removal too ? I’d hazard a guess at Howie, bless him.

  29. James Keen Avatar
    James Keen

    My other two comments didnt seem to post, so ill try this under my real name. Conch removal and ear cropping were done by Matt Vermillion.

  30. James Keen Avatar
    James Keen

    My other two comments didnt seem to post, so ill try this under my real name. Conch removal and ear cropping were done by Matt Vermillion.

  31. James Keen Avatar
    James Keen

    My other two comments didnt seem to post, so ill try this under my real name. Conch removal and ear cropping were done by Matt Vermillion.

  32. James Keen Avatar
    James Keen

    My other two comments didnt seem to post, so ill try this under my real name. Conch removal and ear cropping were done by Matt Vermillion.

  33. Chester Avatar
    Chester

    He’s so cute, and I love his ears. I’m lucky to be his boyfriend.

  34. Chester Avatar
    Chester

    He’s so cute, and I love his ears. I’m lucky to be his boyfriend.

  35. Chester Avatar
    Chester

    He’s so cute, and I love his ears. I’m lucky to be his boyfriend.

  36. Chester Avatar
    Chester

    He’s so cute, and I love his ears. I’m lucky to be his boyfriend.

  37. DangerBitch Avatar
    DangerBitch

    Wow, that’s pretty interesting. Never seen anything quite like that. Curious to see what the healed result will look like.

  38. DangerBitch Avatar
    DangerBitch

    Wow, that’s pretty interesting. Never seen anything quite like that. Curious to see what the healed result will look like.

  39. DangerBitch Avatar
    DangerBitch

    Wow, that’s pretty interesting. Never seen anything quite like that. Curious to see what the healed result will look like.

  40. DangerBitch Avatar
    DangerBitch

    Wow, that’s pretty interesting. Never seen anything quite like that. Curious to see what the healed result will look like.

  41. K-nap1 Avatar
    K-nap1

    Looks like a GTO ear : http://www.manga-news.com/public/images/series/gto1_g.jpg

  42. K-nap1 Avatar
    K-nap1

    Looks like a GTO ear : http://www.manga-news.com/public/images/series/gto1_g.jpg

  43. K-nap1 Avatar
    K-nap1

    Looks like a GTO ear : http://www.manga-news.com/public/images/series/gto1_g.jpg

  44. K-nap1 Avatar
    K-nap1

    Looks like a GTO ear : http://www.manga-news.com/public/images/series/gto1_g.jpg

  45. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    The artist who did is Matt Vermillion, he also did my conch removal

  46. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    The artist who did is Matt Vermillion, he also did my conch removal

  47. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    The artist who did is Matt Vermillion, he also did my conch removal

  48. Spiritual_Paladin Avatar
    Spiritual_Paladin

    The artist who did is Matt Vermillion, he also did my conch removal

  49. Caleigh Green Avatar
    Caleigh Green

    Was not Howie!

  50. Caleigh Green Avatar
    Caleigh Green

    Was not Howie!

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