# Blinding Body Modifications Zygzag's Mouth Plates Have Impaired His Vision By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-body-modifications-zygzags References: [ebaumsworld](http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/view/80496838/) Body modifications are increasing in popularity, but there are some cases that go wrong. Zygzag, also known as Fishmouth, had [plates inserted into his cheeks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-smoothing-patches), among his many other body mods. It has appeared as though this extremist lost some of his vision and the [function of his mouth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mouthguards) when he removed the plates and attempted to sew his face back together. If there is one lesson to be learned here, it is that not every [body modifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact) lacks consequences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increasing Popularity of Body Modifications:** Opportunity for innovative and safe body modification techniques, materials, and procedures to meet the growing demand. - **Enhancing Visibility in Body Modifications:** Innovation opportunity to develop modifications that do not impair vision or other bodily functions. - **Promoting Responsible Body Modification Practices:** Opportunity for education and regulation to ensure the safety and informed decision-making of individuals seeking body modifications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetic Surgery:** Innovation potential in the development of safer and more advanced body modification procedures. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity to create visually striking but safe and functional body modifications that enhance personal style. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** Innovation opportunity to provide support services and aftercare for individuals undergoing body modification procedures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temporary Oral Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos.md) - [Virtual Piercing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-face-piercing-app.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Adaptive Lip Plumpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-injection-lip-blush.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio.md) - [Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-01.md)