Let’s Talk About Ear Stapling

Ear Stapling has been around for over 20 years and is fast becoming one of the most sought after methods for weight loss and smoking cessation.  A small surgical stainless steel staple is strategically placed in the inner cartilage of the ear to target certain pressure points. 

There is a very close relationship between the external ear and the organs of the abdomen.  As an embryo in the womb, the auricle and the internal organs are beside each other. As an adult, this embryological relationship still remains, only at longer distances apart and separated with several layers of tissue.  The auricle is robustly supplied with branches of four cranial and two cervical nerves.  These act as a neurological interchange network where other parts of the body can be affected.  One of these cranial nerves has branches that travel to the esophagus, stomach and most of the abdomen.
The staples will last approximately  3 months.  The points stapled work together to reduce your overall appetite, sugar cravings, tension, stress and headaches.  The ear staple we place for smoking cessation greatly reduces your cravings and makes you reject the smell and taste of cigarette smoke.

How does the staple work?
The staple works by applying pressure to the ear reflex points in the ear.  It sends a signal to the brain that you are satisfied and eliminates cravings for food, sugar and tobacco.

Does it hurt?
It is compared to having your ears pierced.  Some say that it hurts for a few minutes and then subsides, and others say it does not hurt at all.  Once again, each person is different in how they respond to the staple.

What are the risks?
With proper care of the staples there are limited risks involved.  As with any piercing there is a risk of infection associated with it, even when sterile. technique is followed scrupulously.  Bacteria are almost always the culprit during aftercare, not from the procedure itself.  Good hand washing is first and foremost in the prevention of infection.