One exceptionally out of the ordinary aspect of modern society is the evidence that the general public is becoming fascinated in acquiring an extreme body modification such as ear stretching, in ever greater numbers. Go
to most countries across the globe and you will notice that more and
more of their citizens are sporting more and more outlandish and extreme
kinds of body modifications. Ones that in the past were more linked to
certain tribes on the continent of Africa are now finding their way into
the cultures and societies of the more developed Western hemisphere.
Other intense forms of body modification include what is known as “branding”.
Branding is normally associated with cattle farmers who utilize hot
irons to mark their cattle in case of theft, but it is fast becoming an
extreme kind of body modification that is growing in popularity. In the
same way that cattle are branded the human version requires a red hot
metal implement being pressed on to the skin, this causes a raised scar
that will remain in place for the rest of that persons natural life.
This kind of body modification does come with one or two health concerns
as scalds more often than not can become infected rather easily.
Other
kinds of extreme body modification that started life in other parts of
the world but are becoming more and more popular include such
modifications involve items being placed beneath the skin. These have
originated in Japan and entail the placing of metal objects under the
skin so that they leave a raised part of the skin in a specific shape. But
whatever kind of body modification you choose and no matter what part
of the world it originated from, you need to be aware of the health
problems that are linked with the more extreme forms of body
modification.
No comments:
Post a Comment