# Freaky Subdermal Implants Body Mods That Literally Get Under Your Skin By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-body-implants-art-that-literally-gets-under-your-skin References: [bmezine](http://www.bmezine.com) We have covered subdermal body implants and [3D tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) on the site before, but these themed body mods are a new one on me. Rather than the more common star or even heart, these freaky body implants feature an [ice cream cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist-by-jdo) and a cupcake. In this gallery of body mods, you’ll see subdermal skulls, music notes and even cat faces. The figure 8 implant that moves according to how the hand flexes is too much for even my stomach! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subdermal Body Implants:** There is an opportunity to innovate and create new subdermal implant designs beyond the common star or heart shapes. - **Themed Body Mods:** Emerging demand for themed subdermal body mods presents an opportunity to design for highly specific markets. - **Dynamic Subdermal Implants:** Innovative subdermal implants that respond to motion could provide new avenues for expressive body mods. ### Where This Applies - **Body Modification Services:** Body modification businesses can expand their offerings to include custom subdermal implants for clients. - **Tattoo and Piercing Studios:** Tattoo and piercing studios can explore themed subdermal implants to attract body modification enthusiasts. - **Medical Technology:** Dynamic subdermal implants that respond to motion could have potential therapeutic applications in the medical field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Faux-Piercing Push-Up Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nipple-pushup-bra.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md)