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Showing posts with label mod. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mod. Show all posts

February 20, 2013

Split Tongue (aka Forking the Tongue, Snake Tongue, etc)

Photo Source Here Splitting the tongue into two halves is a relatively rare type of body modification, though it is becoming more common. Tongue trauma can also result in such tongue bifurcation as well. There are 3 described basic methods of creating a split tongue. scalpel (cold steel), cautery (electric or laser), and tie-off. Scalpel and cautery methods are performed by a surgeon, but the tie-off method can be performed by anybody. The tie-off method was developed by 19 year old Dus…
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February 02, 2013

Uvula Piercing

It happens, but thankfully rare... Ear piercing I will do, but truly uvula piercing is not something I would recommend given a whole host of problems it may cause including: • Gagging • Snoring • Airway obstruction • Uvular stretching • Uvular bisection • Accidental inhalation if it comes loose • Uvular swelling etc. etc. etc. Indeed, most people would rather get their uvula removed rather than "enhancing" it!
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