"One controversial objective of body modification is the attempt to resemble another race, such as Asians having their epicanthal folds modified supposedly to resemble non-Asian eyes or skin lightened with dyes (or even surgically), or suntanning," (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_modification).
The subject of body modification is often frowned upon in religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam, who believe that God is the creator, and so one should be blessed with what one has, not destroy it by changing what God intended for us to have.
Body modification does not just include piercings and tattoos, but also plastic surgery such as breast enlargements and teeth veneers. Personally, I do not think there is anything "wrong" with tattoos and body piercings, but I do think there is a point when one can have too many, and then I disagree with them, because they are taken to the extreme. Other than reconstructive surgery if for example someone has been burnt or lost a limb in an accident or through illness, I don't really agree with plastic surgery, because I think people should just accept themselves and worry about more impostant issues than their appearance. One problem that often occurs when people have plastic surgery is getting addicted to altering oneself, because it not only changes one physically, but also mentally and emotionally, and people often spend thousands of pounds changing how they look, and still not being happy with the outcome, because more is never enough.
However, there are significant risks involved in body modification, some of which include infection, nerve damage, keloids and dental risks. Therefore, body modification is a subject which should always be explored and researched thoroughly before making a decision to do so, as it can be a lifetime decision. http://ezinearticles.com/?What-are-the-Real-Risks-of-Body-Piercing?----Advice-for-Parents-and-Teens&id=2961
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