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Men are now paying cosmetic practitioners to deliberately deform their ears and create the signature “cauliflower ear” look associated with professional MMA fighters and wrestlers.
The goal? To project an image of toughness and intimidation.
In Russia, a growing number of men are seeking elective auricular hematoma, a procedure that intentionally replicates the permanent cartilage damage normally caused by repeated blows to the ear. For around 6,000 rubles ($80) per ear, practitioners use compression techniques to produce the swollen, lumpy appearance common among veteran combat athletes. What began as a niche trend in southern Russia has rapidly spread to major cities, with some clinics now reporting waiting lists of several weeks.
Medical experts are sounding the alarm. The procedure carries serious risks, including severe infections that can completely destroy the ear cartilage. While the initial “treatment” is cheap, corrective surgery — often involving cartilage grafts from the ribs or synthetic implants — can cost over 100,000 rubles.
Psychologists suggest the trend reflects a desire to display “ostentatious masculinity,” but often masks underlying insecurity. True martial artists typically radiate quiet confidence earned through real training, rather than manufactured battle scars. In the end, buying the appearance of toughness cannot substitute for the discipline and experience gained on the mats.
@Gestionpe Hay que reformular los términos de las becas (no cancelarlas) y crear mecanismos de retorno. No es raro que los recién graduados reciban ofrecimientos laborales en el mismo país que los acogió. Si las universidades peruanas no fueran tan argolleras habrían más ganas de retornar.
@LaSalitadelSin@snob_sukha@CNNChile “…Hay todo un equipo humano…”, obvio que es un equipo de humanos, más bien que explique como, siendo un equipo de humanos evaluando a los candidatos, aún así se les escapan esos detalles.
@LaSalitadelSin@snob_sukha@CNNChile El negocio es copar el congregado, si sale de presidenta o no es lo de menos. Mejor si no lo es, así evade responsabilidad política y legal con mayor impunidad.
@PEDROMEJIABRIC1@rmapalacios@TatianaAstengoB No se trata de ateos va creyentes. En un país lleno de pervertidos, la educación sexual integral debería ser prioridad. A menos, claro está, que a algunos les convenga que la ignorancia se perpetúe.
@Ben_escrito The ring would have instead followed a parabolic trajectory and miss the volcano. That AI and the promoter don’t know what they are doing.
@USAmbPeru ¿De qué está hablando este señor? EEUU, literalmente, le ha pedido a Canadá, su principal socio comercial y aliado histórico, que ceda su soberanía a EEUU. ¿Y así nos quiere venir a contar cuentos de que EEUU nunca haría algo así? 🐚🐚🐚
@GLORIAMari22066 Hace DÉCADAS que esa depredación de recursos marinos se viene dando enfrente de la costa peruana. No es nada nuevo. Lo único nuevo aquí es el uso político que se le viene dando.