# Belly Button Removal The Latest in Radical Body Modification By Joey Guillory | Published 2008-09-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belly-button-removal-surgery References: [news.bmezine](http://news.bmezine.com/2006/02/06/navel-removal/) This is a new concept in [body modification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life): Emilio Gonzalez from Venezuela has graded his naval off. It gives us an idea what a laboratory clone birth stomach may look like. If you look closely at the picture you can see the naval does not exist. This is something that is such a disconnection from humanity, yet it is strangely beautiful. **Implications** - In order to push the boundaries, rebellious people are looking for dramatic ways to dis-identify with the idea that there is a "[normal human body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela)" and also with the notion that convention is something to be praised. Furthermore, this trend reflects the normalization of [cosmetic plastic surgery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postsurgery-undergarment) for non-medical reasons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Radical Body Modification:** Opportunity for innovative cosmetic surgery procedures and cutting-edge body modification practices. - **Disconnection From Humanity:** Potential for disruptive innovations that challenge societal norms and redefine human identity. - **Normalization of Cosmetic Surgery:** Opportunities to create new market segments and offer unique cosmetic procedures that cater to non-medical reasons. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetic Surgery:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing novel and unconventional cosmetic procedures. - **Body Modification:** Opportunity for industry players to explore innovative techniques and technologies that push the boundaries of body modification. - **Plastic Surgery:** Potential for disruptive innovations that expand the scope of plastic surgery beyond medical necessity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Hair-Made Prosthetic Nipples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosthetic-nipples.md) - [Faux-Piercing Push-Up Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nipple-pushup-bra.md) - [Ayurvedic-Inspired Navel Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navel-oil.md) - [Hernia-Treating Bioabsorbable Meshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hernia-repair.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Cheeky Chewy Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-belly-buttons.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Ultra-Thin Reusable Pasties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosh-2.md) - [Non-Invasive Cellulite Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-cellulite-treatment.md)