‘Bagel head’ saline injections are new body art fad

[videoguy]

Bored with tattoos and piercings, body art fans in Japan are getting their kicks from “bagel-heading,” according to a show. The bizarre look is achieved by pumping saline into the forehead until a large welt forms. The practitioner then presses a finger in the lump, giving it a bagel-like hole.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/worl...icle-1.1168711

[Beachlife!]

This was on Taboo and they portrayed it as pretty isolated, mainly done to get an effect for photo shoots.

[nonnieyrissa]

It only lasts about 24 hours, so while it may not be for me it's not like they are doing permanent mods...

[Richard W]

Originally Posted by Beachlife!

This was on Taboo and they portrayed it as pretty isolated, mainly done to get an effect for photo shoots.

In other words, mainly done to get your picture on television? Or "the internet" as it's known these days?

[Mosherette]

Also, not new. People have been doing this for at least 10 years. (See BMEzine.com.)