Piercing and Modification Memorable Moments of 2012

The all-sewn-shut trend happens, including several still-trending internet photos of pierced persons with string wound through their lower lip piercings.   The bagel-head trend flies through Asia.  Temporary though it is, this strange new mod is definitely an interesting look, and raises questions about the future possibility of faking subdermal implants through similar methods.  Talk […]
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The all-sewn-shut trend happens, including several still-trending internet photos of pierced persons with string wound through their lower lip piercings.

 lip piercings with sewn shut lips

The bagel-head trend flies through Asia.  Temporary though it is, this strange new mod is definitely an interesting look, and raises questions about the future possibility of faking subdermal implants through similar methods.  Talk about potentially the best celebrity prank ever, right?

Rooney Mara steals the show (and the Oscar nod) for her performance as Stieg Larsson’s title character, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”

 Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander

The human dolls rock out in a big way as their internet fame skyrockets, and corsetry and surgical mod rumors fly.

These celebs plus dozens more get new ink:

 celebs who got new ink this year(source: WGSN)

A new Guinness World Record is created for “Most Piercings on the Face,” and the title is held by Argentinean Axel Rosales, with an astounding 280 facial piercings.

Young star Willow Smith popularizes faux piercings by being snapped wearing a magnetic tongue ring.  That’s right y’all, it’s just an accessory.

 magnetic tongue rings as accessories

Most pierced person in the world, Elaine Davidson of the UK, officially breaks the 9,000 mark in piercings.

Yep, it’s been a great year for body modification, but we bet that 2013 will be even more amazing.  Happy New Year!