Would you pay to have someone burn your skin?
You would if you were into body branding.
People are creating artistic scars on their bodies with the help of professional branders. For the best scarification, some artists use an electric rod. The brand can be one or two initials or even an image.
What are other types of body modifications are popular today? Read on to find out!
Forked Tongue Modification
Why settle for one tongue when you can have two? It’s rare, but some plastic surgeons are willing to make forked tongues. This modification looks precisely like it sounds.
Instead of a traditional soft edge, the tongue splits off like a snake’s tongue. This is a permanent body modification because surgeons have to cut the tongue.
Reshaping Your Ears
Have you ever wanted to look more like a wolf? Then you could have a surgeon sharpen your ears. Ear pointing or reshaping ears is another exciting and controversial procedure. It entails surgically transforming an ear’s shape by cutting it and seaming it to create a different tip or point on the ear.
Sometimes, ear shaping becomes a 2 part procedure. First, they make the initial shape. Next, surgeons start the venting portion of the procedure. Venting involves creating small holes near the top for piercings (for those who want them). It also works for surgical reduction (to remove extra pieces).
If you’re looking to change the look of your ears without surgery, the right jewelry could help.
Vampire Fang Implants
Do you want to suck some blood? Then you could turn your regular everyday teeth into vicious fangs. Vampire’s teeth can use traditional dental implants. People can then use these custom fangs for role-playing or special events.
To take things one step further, you could sharpen your actual teeth. Tooth sharpening is a procedure Erik Sprague, aka Lizardman is famous for. Among his many other modifications!
Devil Polish Horns
Do you want to look like a devil? Now you can with a horn surgery,
Polish horns are done by having a surgeon cut the skin on your forehead and remove some of the fat from your head. Then they sew up the incision, leaving behind the bit of skin that looks like a bit of horn.
This body modification is common among those who practice Voodoo. Many people have chosen this body mod because it’s inexpensive and relatively low risk compared to most surgical procedures.
And guess what? Horn surgery supposedly isn’t excruciating. However, you’ll have to try it to find out for sure.
People also do full-face tattoos now to make themselves look like devils.
Animal Tail
Do you want to be like an animal? Then you could get a nose or tail implant!
One popular type of animal nose modification is rhino horn implants. The implants are silicone. The implants go directly into the septum (center) of the nose. This type of body mod also works for septum piercing, so if you have your heart set on this, it would already be done by the time you do your rhino horn implant.
Tails are done through 2 types of procedures, depending on the kind of tail you want. Both procedures involve creating a pocket, which the tail is then inserted into.
The first way involves cutting open the skin on your lower back and inserting the tail inside. This type of surgery usually leaves behind a scar that looks like a bit of flap of skin coming out of your lower back. The second method involves inserting an implant under the skin to make it look like you have a small built-in nub at the base of your spine.
Septum Piercings
So far, we’ve been discussing extreme types of body modifications. But what about simple ones, like septum piercings? If you’re looking for a safe and relatively cheap body mod, Piercing your septum can be a wise way to go.
The septum has cartilage growth in it, which means there’s natural support to prevent the piercing from tearing through your nose. There’s also less risk involved with cartilage piercings than other types of piercings (e.g., ear cartilage). Septum piercings can be done on their own or as part of a more extensive facial modification procedure.
Smart Body Modifications With Gauges
What are the latest trends when it comes to ear piercings and modifications?
Ear gauges are all the rage these days. You’ve probably seen them on celebrities. Gauges are worn by men and women alike.
Of course, gauged ears don’t come cheap. To attain the look, you need to stretch your ear piercing gradually over time. You stretch your ears using tapers (inserts that can be left in for several weeks at a time).
If you want to take it even further, you might consider getting an actual implant done by a surgeon. That way, you can wear large gauge jewelry right out of the gate.
Lava Lamps on Your Body
Now back to the extremely weird in the world of body modifications. Did you know people are modifying their bodies so that they look like lava lamps?
One way to do this is by having subdermal implants, which are pieces of jewelry inserted under your skin. The implant is usually made of silicone, and it’s inserted using a tiny incision in the skin.
Once you have the implant, you can insert an ultra-thin piece of jewelry into it. This will make your body modification look like a lava lamp!
Another way to modify yourself to look like a lava lamp is by doing hand implants. The surgeon makes tiny incisions in each finger (2 cuts on both hands).
Then they cut through the tissue between each finger, leaving behind the only membrane. Next, they place the implants in between your fingers and close the incisions. The result is a pattern of lines on your fingers resembling the look of a lava lamp!
Stunning Corset Implants
While we’re on the topic of body modifications that leave you looking like some creature, let’s talk about corset implants. These implants can be used to create a waist that looks like an hourglass.
Corset implants give you curves where there were none before. Of course, this type of surgery will also make it more difficult for you to bend over and touch your toes.
Choosing Between Different Types of Body Modifications
After reading this article, we hope you better understand the different types of body modifications out there. It’s crazy how many creative ways people can come up with to transform how they look.
If you’re considering getting any procedure done, read up on the pros and cons before making your final decision. Then talk to friends and family to get some feedback about your choice. The more thought you put into your modification, the happier you’ll be with it.
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