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# Fate-Changing Palm Surgery
Palm Plastic Surgery Offers People a Chance to Change Their Fate

By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-07-26 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-plastic-surgery
References: [gizmodiva](http://gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/change-your-fate-by-palm-plastic-surgery-in-japan.php)

Palm plastic surgery asks the tough question, "if you could change your future, would you?"

In Japan, plastic surgeon Dr. Takaaki Matsuoka is offering a surgery that changes the lines on patient's hands, in hopes the new lines will change their futures in a positive way. The surgery is done with an [electric scalpel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dermatology-clinic-brand) and takes only 10 to 15 minutes. The scars, however, take a month to heal. The most popular reasons for people getting their [palms enhanced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-d2-pro) are to add [marriage and wealth lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatesync-ai) if they don't have any.

Although Dr. Matsuoka charges $1,000 for this procedure, he isn't even 100 % sure it works. Instead, he believes in the placebo effect; if people really believe this surgery works, their luck will change.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Fate-changing Surgery:** Fate-changing surgeries are gaining popularity, bringing a new demand for elective surgical procedures.
- **Placebo Effect in Surgery:** The placebo effect is becoming more recognized in surgical procedures, creating opportunities for elective procedures with psychological benefits.
- **Customizable Elective Surgeries:** The trend for customizable elective surgeries like palm plastic surgery is on the rise, providing surgeons with opportunities for innovative and unique procedures.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Plastic Surgery:** The plastic surgery industry is experiencing a shift towards innovative and unique procedures, providing financial and marketing opportunities for practitioners.
- **Psychology:** The psychological benefits of certain elective surgeries are being explored and creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration between surgery and psychology fields.
- **Wellness:** The wellness industry could benefit from the trend in elective surgeries seeking to help people improve their futures while creating innovative procedures to improve mental well-being.

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