# Self Inflation Expanding Body Modifications Raise Skin into Squishy Bumps By Cowbag | Published 2009-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-inflation-expanding-new-body-modification References: [bizarremag](http://www.bizarremag.com/weird-news/tattoos-body-art/7801/body_inflation.html) Body inflation is no new concept, and has been used in traditional medicine for many years to 'grow' extra skin or hair. However, this is the first time I have seen [self-inflation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-inflatables) emerge in body modification culture and the results are pretty radical. The alien-type waiting rooms of the self inflation venue are glorious; this is, after all, the world of [saline inflation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neofiller-lift-fill). I expect, and hope, to see a lot more of it. **Implications** - A mere matter of decades ago, tattoos were considered entirely taboo by the contemporaneous population. Today, however, those social mores have been abandoned and all forms of body modification have been deemed acceptable. Businesses that shy away from this extreme, new habit will find themselves alienated by the growing demographic of tattooed, pierced and otherwise modified people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Saline Inflation:** Saline inflation is a emerging trend in body modification culture, offering radical self-inflation of the body. - **Expanded Body Modifications:** Expanded body modifications, such as self-inflation, are becoming more accepted and popular, challenging traditional views of body modification. - **Acceptance of Extreme Body Modification:** Society's acceptance of extreme body modifications, including self-inflation, is on the rise, creating new opportunities for businesses in the industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Body Modification:** The body modification industry is experiencing a shift towards more extreme modifications, with self-inflation becoming a popular trend. - **Cosmetics and Skincare:** The cosmetics and skincare industry can explore new products and treatments catering to individuals interested in self-inflation and expanded body modifications. - **Wellness and Holistic Health:** The wellness and holistic health industry can embrace and incorporate self-inflation as a unique healing or body enhancement practice for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Lip Plumpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-injection-lip-blush.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md) - [Inflated Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-as-a-main-material.md) - [Inflatable Body Digital Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobar-drone.md) - [Inflatable Molded Collective Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/situation.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Inflatable Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Pump-Up Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies.md)