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# Extreme 3D Tattoos III
Tentacle Implants

By Bianca | Published 2008-02-17 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-tattoos-tentacle-implants
References: [spluch.blogspot](http://spluch.blogspot.com/2008/02/tentacle-implants.html)

We've seen 3D tattoos before, including raised breast implants and braille tattoos, but never have we seen someone transform their bodies to resemble a human octopus.

A man from Sao Paolo, Brazil has had implants put under his skin to resemble the suction cups of a sea creature. The [tentacle arm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus) was done by Dark Freak at Luck All.

Check out these other 3D tattoos:

**Implications** - Body modification is popular amongst many consumers because it offers them the ability to differentiate themselves from others. Living in a capitalist society which strongly emphasizes individuality, North Americans often feel as though they're unimportant if they do not stand out. Corporations can cater to this demographic by offering products and services which appear custom-tailored to each individual.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Extreme Body Modification:** Businesses can capitalize on the consumer desire to differentiate by offering personalized and customized products and services.
- **3D Tattoo Trends:** Tattoo artists can experiment with new 3D tattoo techniques to meet the growing demand for unique and visually striking body art.
- **Biometric Implants:** Innovators can explore the use of biometric implants to enhance human abilities and capabilities.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Tattoo Industry:** Tattoo parlors can adapt and specialize in 3D tattoos to stay ahead of the competition.
- **Cosmetics and Beauty Industry:** Beauty brands can invest in biometric implants and related technologies to create new and innovative cosmetic products that blur the lines between technology and beauty.
- **Personalized Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the consumer desire for personalized and unique clothing by offering products that incorporate extreme body modifications and biometric implants into their design.

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