# Cosmetic Surgery

The Dangerous Allure of ‘Elf Ears’: China’s Cosmetic Boom Faces a Regulatory Reckoning

China's 'Elf Ear' cosmetic trend is coming under intense medical scrutiny as reports of blindness and facial paralysis highlight the dangers of off-label filler use. While social media drives demand for niche aesthetic procedures, experts warn that the lack of clinical standards and regulatory oversight is creating a public health risk.