# 3D Body Art (UPDATE) Cosmetic Implants, Raised Tattoos And Other Bizarre Body Modifications By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-03-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-dimensional-tattoosupdate-body-modifications-in-motion References: [tattoo-gallery-design.blogspot](http://tattoo-gallery-design.blogspot.com/2008/12/3d-tattoo-art-gallery-vol1.html) & [hitattoo.info](http://hitattoo.info/index.php/3d-tattoo-photo/1249-cool-3d-tattoos.html) Among the different types of body modifications I've seen, I find [three-dimensional tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator) to be the most attractive, intricate and artistic. Trend Hunter has quite an extensive archive of posts about various kinds of body mods, such as one dimensional tats, piercings, [3D tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-skin-mapping-tool) and [cosmetic implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic). Our lead image is a 3-D tat and implants combo which I find absolutely fascinating, but makes me squirm at the same time. **Implications** - Over time, body modification is becoming an increasingly popular form of self expression. Though it was once seen as a taboo artform for deviants, it is now a culturally accepted, and even encouraged movement that has become the basis of many television shows and documentaries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3-D Tattoos:** Opportunity for artists and tattoo parlors to specialize in creating intricate and realistic 3-D tattoos. - **Cosmetic Implants:** Potential for cosmetic surgery clinics to offer innovative and customizable implant options for body modification enthusiasts. - **Self Expression:** Increasing demand for personalized body modifications opens up avenues for artists and designers to create unique and meaningful designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tattoo Parlors:** Tattoo parlors can capitalize on the growing popularity of 3-D tattoos by offering specialized services and artists. - **Cosmetic Surgery Clinics:** Clinics can tap into the demand for cosmetic implants by providing innovative options for body modification enthusiasts. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new opportunities for self-expression by creating unique and personalized body modification designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-device.md)