Recently emerging in Japan is a new “beauty” trend called, the Bagel Head. The name could not be anymore literal, for after a procedure is done, the person’s forehead looks like, well, a bagel. WARNING: Images are a little disgusting.
This crazy look is obtained by injecting saline into one’s forehead until it swells up. Then, the injector pushes the swollen area in with their thumb, creating a doughnut or bagel shape in the center of the forehead.
The look is not permanent, but it does last 16 to 24 hours and takes 2 hours to complete the procedure. Throughout the day, the saline that was injected is absorbed by the body until the forehead returns to its normal size.
This procedure has been done in Japan since 2007 and has been getting more and more popular ever since. In fact, some enjoy “saline parties” and sport the trend to the clubs and party scenes.
What do you think of this weird trend? Would you ever do a temporary injection like this?
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…why?
daisy / 597 posts
Oh… my… gosh…
I totally weep for the human species.
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Uh….
daffodil / 1615 posts
I don’t want to live on this planet anymore.
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I know Japan is weird, but I don’t even…
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hahahaha,,,,,
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O.o I guess they just don’t want to be recognized as humans in this galaxy.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH wtfwtfwtf
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Eff no. This said trend is disturbing. Just why would you?!?…..
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When the saline is absorbed by your body, is that safe?
And this just looks flat-out bizarre.
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Clearly an attempt at Klingon wannabes (Fail). Φ ≡
Highly recommend lkjslain‘s post.
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It’s one of those extreme body modifications. It’s not my thing, but whatever. They’re not hurting anyone and it’s only temporary.
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… that’s just odd. to each their own.
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i would understand if it was permanent (not that makes it any better) but…
if they wanted some saline, they could have just drank it instead of having it injected in the forehead. weird.
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dear Japan:
… really?
sincerely,everyone else on the planet
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@Marica0701@xanga - It’s just medical jargon for salty water. Your blood contains a lot of it already. It’s weird, but at least it’s not botox.
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And Japan exceeds my expectations for weirdness again…
dahlia / 2942 posts
ewwwww
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I think this is very funny. I would love to go to one of these bagel parties, although probably not participate more than once or twice. It would be scary if the proceedure, I don’t know, GIVES YOU BRAIN CANCER!
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No, thank you. The natural curves of my forehead are just fine.
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@Marica0701@xanga - Yes, saline being absorbed into your body is just fine- it’s salt water- and the fluids in your body are naturally brimming with sodium ions. However, I DO wonder if this could dehydrate you slightly- water follows sodium, so if there is a higher concentration of sodium out side of your cells, the water in your cells might want to leech out.
But obviously it’s not a problem if this procedure is so popular.
I don’t see the appeal, but it’s a cultural thing. As long as people are getting trained professionals to do it, whatever.
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@emotastic7@xanga - I knew saline was pretty much salt water, but I was just concerned with that amount in the body (it seems like a lot). Also, I wasn’t sure how it was absorbed by the body and if it would do anything to the body with that much saline.
I mean, I guess as long as it’s safe and it’s done by professionals, it’s okay. It’s just not my cup o’ tea haha.
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@x0_electric_kiss@xanga - right?
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Hmmm, imagine cream cheese on it.
So the croissant head may be next?
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Just another form body modification, I think it looks really ugly. At least it is not permanent.
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@Marica0701@xanga - It is done by professionals. It was featured on an episode of Taboo – “Body Modification”.
The process scared me, especially when the American dude’s needle was clogged and they had to re-do it. Ugh.I don’t really see the appeal of it, honestly. But to each their own.
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Um … I’m good with my normal forehead, thanks. Haha!
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Haha, saw the parody to this on Glowpinkstah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGkgrXFIYA&feature=g-all-u
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err….as long as it’s not permanent?
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Please don’t let the Nipponese get the bomb. They’re worse than the Gringos and that’s saying something.
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Stupidity is one helluva a drug.
sunflower / 480 posts
Not all of Japan is that weird. What those people are really trying to convey is that they’re extraterrestrial beings and are trying to show us human earthlings that we aren’t the only ones around. Yup, that’s my theory.
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no