# Hear like a Deer Dr. Says Pointy Ears Work Better By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-lajos-nagys-plastic-surgery-ear References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2007/10/26/pointy-ears/) & [pranks](http://pranks.com/2007/10/28/ask-mr-spock/#more-1603) Dr. Lajos Nagy is, let's say, a creative guy who describes his surgical procedure as a “newfangled extravagance (that) is spreading amongst the music-lover youngsters of New York.” He claims that his operation [improves hearing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/improve-your-hearing-challenge), because all animals that depend on good hearing have pointy ears, and is so popular that “in big cities so-called Faun-Clubs are founded one after another.” If nothing else, this guy has a lot of chutzpah, and this is probably no worse than somebody getting the name of their girl/boyfriend tattooed on their arm. Dr. Nagy's website states that he is now introducing the procedure to Europe, starting with his native Hungary. You gotta wonder if he isn't fleeing the US. Check out this related article on [ear sculpting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds): ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pointy Ear Sculpting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering surgical procedures to modify the shape of ears for improved hearing and aesthetic appeal. - **Animal-inspired Enhancements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing surgical techniques that mimic animal features to enhance human capabilities. - **Faun-club Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating social communities or clubs centered around body modifications and enhancements for a niche market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetic Surgery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative ear sculpting procedures into the cosmetic surgery industry to offer new services and attract customers. - **Medical Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the popularity of ear sculpting procedures to attract international patients seeking unique and specialized treatments. - **Body Modification:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the body modification industry to accommodate the growing demand for unconventional enhancements like pointy ear sculpting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Invasive Ear Treatment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earflo.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Hearing-Enhancing Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-headgear.md) - [Crowdfunded Audiophile Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-ears.md) - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Bespoke 3D-Printed Ear Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-tips.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Self-Fitting Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eargo-7.md) - [Hummingbird-Inspired Ear Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-cleaning-device.md)