Ears grow longer and wider
This “Dumbo” effect happens in both men and women, according to a 2012 study, attributed to several factors, including age-related reductions in skin elasticity and connective tissue strength. There is also the pulling effect of gravity over time (especially if you wear heavy earrings). The lengthening occurs not just in the ear lobe, which is nothing but soft tissue, but also in the part of the ear that’s made of cartilage. Unfortunately, no matter how big our ears may grow, we still won’t be able to fly like Dumbo.