Flashback Friday: Is the “bagel head” body modification dangerous? Probably not, but it will freak you out.

Figure 2. Bagel head. Image courtesy of La Carmina (http://www.lacarmina.com). Last year, the internet went wild over the “bagel head” body modification that was apparently popular in Tokyo. As it takes a while for science to catch up (thanks, in part, to peer review!), the first research article about the “bagel head” was just recently published. Along with using some of the original pictures that went viral (the photographer collaborated with the authors), this paper discusses possible complications that may arise. Apparently, it’s not really likely to cause any health problems at all — except for queasy feeling you might get from watching the YouTube video after the jump!The “bagel head” cosmetic modification: myths and medical complications for dermatologists to consider. “On September 23, 2012, the television program Taboo on the National Geographic Channel featured individuals in Tokyo undergoing the “bagel head” cosmetic modification. Dermatologists may encounter patients who undergo ...