Body Modifications:- All you need to Know!!

Most of the time, people decide to make specific modifications to their bodies. These body modifications can include some kind of decoration like tattoos, piercings, and hair coloring, etc. A person can decide on modifications for many reasons. However, people who don’t understand the reason behind it, declare it as an act of rebelliousness or a step for attention-seeking. Whereas the truth holds that these body modifications have been performed entire the world in the name of beauty or religious rituals and so on.

The word “Body Modifications-” have some kind of weird and strange implication on people who don’t have any idea about Body Modifications. But these Body Modifications have their history and culture in the world.

If we talk about the definition of the term “Body Modification”, then in simple words, it means to alter someone’s physical appearance. Though this “Body Modification” not only implies tattooing or piercing. However, almost five out of two persons are involved in some kind of body modification. For example, it would be a kind of difficult task to find a woman who doesn’t have pierced her ear or nose. Of course, Surgical Body Modification is one of the most popular in the form of cosmetic surgery.

Types of Body Modifications

In every group of humans, there has been someone who decides to make Body Modification. Although, their reason for the decision of Body Modification may vary broadly, with the society and places. In some culture and traditions, their social status, wealth become popular by wearing jewelry. Whereas, in others, deeper meaning hidden behind the tattoos, scars they make on their body. For example, in African places, their rituals are completely denoted with drawing tattoos all over their faces and body. So, with all these discussions, let’s see some kind of Body Modifications that are being practiced in the entire world.

Piercing

This is quite a misconception that piercing is a new fashion trend that is added. However, ear piercing itself is a quite common kind among every culture throughout history. These doings also consist of a wide range of myths and stories. It is said that nose piercing has been practiced for 4000 years in Middle East areas. This culture has also been practiced in India too from the sixteenth century and is still in the trend. Most of the countries of the world are also involved in lip piercing. However, In the present era too, these piercings are still in practice in the West with the motivation of aesthetic adornment.

Tattooing

The origin of the method of tattooing has been over 10,000 years ago. This practice was seen in Egyptian Mummies wearing tattoos of some creatures. Apart from that, the stigma attached with tattooing as “Rebellious” or “criminal” exists in minds of many people. Despite it, tattoos are gaining more popularity among the modern generation.

Scarification and Branding

Generally, Scarification has most widely seen in dark-skinned people who have much amount of melanin in their skin. That makes tattooing ineffective on their skin. Thus, Scarification is a tradition in many regions such as among Aboriginal Tribes of Northern Australia and the Karo people of Ethiopia. However, In the modern-day context, scarification is popular in the same way as tattoos.

Implanting

This is a recent development of body modification which completes by implanting a foreign object in the skin. This has been popular among the people of the South Pacific and Japanese Yakuza for several years.

Silicone and Teflon implanting are popular in Western studios. Some people implants magnet under their body, that other part of the magnet can stick to it.

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is most common body modification among people. Also Cosmetic surgery is still continue in popularity. According to stats, 15.1 billion cosmetic procedures carried out in U.S. in 2013. So, in this article, we will cover whole area of cosmetic surgery.

Types and uses of Cosmetic Surgery

Liposuction

Liposuction is the process which uses hollow metal tubes to remove fat from the parts of the body. Usually it involves body parts such as thighs, buttocks, armpits and neck. This procedure is also u male breast reduction. Liposuction uses some tools such as ultrasound and some laser devices. All these tools have the purpose to remove the fat from the parts with the help of a tube. The goal of doing liposuction is to contour or to decrease the fat of limited areas. However, most of the times, there is some possibility of complications. The complications include infections, allergic reactions, etc.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is the most common procedures of cosmetic surgery. A skilled surgeon can reshape nose which seems too big or wide on the face. Either the position of nose changes naturally or also from injury. This is the surgery which is quite popular among teenagers. Although, surgeons suggests the minimum age for Rhinoplasty, which is 15- 16. Complications after the surgery are rare, but the duration of recovery often takes one to three weeks.

 

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Blepharoplasty, commonly known as Eyelid Surgery which helps to remove droopy upper lids to bags beneath. In this type of Surgery, excess fat from eyes are removed to make them more tighter and eyelids. The fat of eyelids tranfers from one spot to another that reduces bags and puffiness of eyes. In this surgery, healing takes approx two weeks and rarely, there might be some scars would be left in the eye.

Neck Lift

With the increase in the age of person, their tissue looses which is caused by the weakening of muscles of neck. The Surgeon can resolve this problem by adjusting and tightening the muscles and removing the fat from the neck. Usually in this type of Surgery, the recovery takes time from two weeks to several months. This therapy is similar to face lift which consists the lifting of ears too. With the help of face lift surgeries, person’s face would become more youthful and smooth.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty is the procedure which removes fat from the body and tightens the muscles of the belly. The operation of this surgery takes some time and generally leaves some type of scars. This type of Surgery is not recommended for persons who wants to lot of weight or for women who may become pregnant.

Risks related to Cosmetic Surgery

All Surgeries, including Cosmetic Surgery, involves kind of risks. If the mass index of person is more than 30 or is suffering from diabetes, then it can increase the risk of complications. These complications includes blood clots in legs or lungs, abnormal scarring or also nerve damage. Smoking can also increase the risk and interferes with the process of healing.

 

Cosmetic Surgery and Mental Health

Some of the research suggests that people who decides to make cosmetic surgery. There are also some chances that person may experience psychological problems, like depression or Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Another research done suggests that women who decides to take breast augmentation might have the risk of suicide.

Thus, it is quite important to choose the better and certified surgeon before deciding to take cosmetic surgery. Some of the medical spas also offers services for the surgery, that might be less experienced and involves lack of regulation. Make sure you will do proper research before deciding for surgery. Also you should ask the risks and benefits from your surgeon, which is most important.

Hardcore

This is another type of Body Modification. This modification can ear pointing or tongue splitting and other modifications. All these modifications are done by cutters and also by surgeons in many cases. Tongue splitting starts with piercing and it slowly stretches the tissues of the tongue. Typically, Artists use a knife in tongue splitting. There are also other methods but this is the most common. However, if these modifications are that much painful and dangerous, then why people decide to make body modifications?

The Psychology behind Body Modification

There are several reasons. why people do tattooing or piercing. If every Body Modification enthusiast would discuss the reason, then every answer would be different.

To be more unique

This deep desire of being unique and different from others is most inherent in the whole of humanity. It is one of the most reasons that drive a person to wear makeup, cut and color their hair, dress differently, tattoos, piercings, and other modifications.

For Love of the Art

Presently, we are seeing that body modification techniques are well than before. Body modification artist has better equipment which can modify people in truly artistic ways. You can get beautiful landscapes or artistic tattoos, by which you will become more fashionable and can also express your individuality.

In the Search of Spiritual Enlightenment

Members of the Church of Body Modification believe that every Body Modification is worthwhile as far as it is safe for the individual. The big motivation behind this fact is spiritual enlightenment.

Conclusion:-

There are several reasons behind the body modifications, so, whatever be the reasons for getting body modifications, understand them. If you realize that there is something negative that is motivating you, then stop and think about the reasons why are you doing this. Get body modifications for better reasons. Body modifications have been there for a long time with their fascinating history. Despite some resistance, these body modifications are becoming more acceptable day by day.

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