Body Modification

This is a permanent or semi-permanent alteration to the body, and includes such examples as piercings, tattoos, or even just dying or cutting your hair. As this is the case it is likely that everyone has modified their body in some shape or form, some however are more extreme than others.

tattoos however can often be regretted, and although they may seem like a good idea at the time, it may be a body modification that is not wanted later on in life! for example, tattoos on the forearm can sometimes be a negative aspect for potential employers, and may cost an individual a possible job. Also tattoos may change over time, e.g. if a woman has a tattoo on her stomach & later becomes pregnant then the tattoo may stretch and become less attractive, which in many cases is the reason for tattooing, especially in the western society.