Body modification is the deliberate alteration of the human body, usually for aesthetic or cultural reasons. Often controversial, body modification can come in a number of forms that vary wildly in their shock value. The most common examples of body modification, to use the term in its broadest definition, are in tattoos, piercings and even plastic surgery. While different cultures can vary in how they view these modifications, it is very common to see tattooed or pierced individuals in almost every country in the world. Usually, body modification refers to more extreme examples than a pierced ear or back tattoo. There are a vast number of procedures that are far from mainstream, such as nipple removal, tongue splitting and under-skin implants. This list takes a look at 17 examples of body modification that you may not be aware exist at all. From full-body piercings to third breasts, these body modifications go a few steps further than that drunken tattoo you got in Magaluf. Before reading on, please note that there may be a few entries here that aren't suitable for the squeamish...
17. Clear Lens Piercing
Lip piercings have just about become popular enough in the last couple of decades to be considered somewhat mainstream. This example isn't your usual metal ring though, as the stretched hole gives everyone a clear view of your front gnashers through the glass.
16. Tattoo Breast Implants
We've heard of breast implants, but this is just something else. Lane Jensen, a notable body modification enthusiast, got these under-skin implants for his much-loved arm tattoo. For some reason, we can't imagine this quite taking off like real implants have...
