Woman has plastic surgery for LOTR elvin ears. Looks like 'mutant bat'. Sues.

[mustachepungoeshere]

http://www.ntnews.com.au/lifestyle/woman-sues-for-damages-following-botched-cosmetic-surgery/news-story/9c400ff5327a513e08cb34f999dfc757

A WOMAN wanting to look like a character from Lord of the Rings ended up resembling a mutant bat after a botched cosmetic procedure.

She had a desire for pixie ears and after an operation to mutilate herself to receive the sci-fi look, she realised it was a huge mistake.

Her ear was left with horrific scar tissue and the top of the ear had lost it’s shell-like appearance and was bent out of shape by a body modification clinic.

She’s now suing Piercing HQ, who allegedly conducted the procedure, for damages and she told the Herald Sun she had tattoos and piercings before and wanted more work done, but it didn’t turn out as she hoped.

“For two years, I have suffered complications, pain and discomfort,” she said.

“I’m devastated at what’s happened and I don’t want anyone else to have to go through the same thing.”

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[MarciaB]

I can't imagine that a doctor would agree to perform this surgery! What about the "first do no harm" here??

[electriceagle]

I can't imagine that a doctor would agree to perform this surgery! What about the "first do no harm" here??

Thats probably why she had to go to "Piercing HQ"...

[lizzzi]

Sadly stupid. Sigh.

[esq]

It really is sad, isn't it?  Is her life so empty that she needs this? 

[deadlymonkey]

I think the pointy ear thing can be really attractive, there are some people that had it done right and it looks good.  Getting it done at a cut rate piercing clinic was not the best idea though.

[Guses]

Well, if the surgery does not turn out how it was supposed to, I can imagine that suing is appropriate.

It's like if I am getting my wisdom teeth removed and the surgeon removes my front teeth I am going to be pretty pissed.

 

[BTDretire]

Well, if the surgery does not turn out how it was supposed to, I can imagine that suing is appropriate.

It's like if I am getting my wisdom teeth removed and the surgeon removes my front teeth I am going to be pretty pissed.

 Ah, because you enjoy corn on the cob?

[GuitarStv]

Yeah, this kind of issue is not too surprising.

It's the 'uncanny valley' effect.  We're deeply designed to recognize other humans . . . alter one or two minor details and the brain will still accept it.  Alter just one detail too many, and 'HOLY SHIT THAT DOESN'T LOOK RIGHT' pops up.

[BTDretire]

I went looking for extreme plastic surgery, I didn't find any real strange things, just bad nose jobs, which they usually are, and the cat lady, who seems to generate lots of pictures.


As one who thinks most plastic surgery is stupid and looks bad, I think this one came out very well. There could be some make up hiding any scars, I can't tell.
  Yes, I understand this surgery removes some of her Asian characteristics, but that's a different issue.