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'''Body dysmorphic disorder''' (also known as "dismorphophobia") is an extremely rare disorder wherein the afflicted are perpetually unhappy with their own body image, and often perceive themselves in an idiosyncratic fashion that may be inconsistent with reality (for example, an 85 lb. woman who still perceives herself as "chunky"). Generally, people think that there is something wrong with their appearance, often based on some perceived minor defect. These people will seek repeated [[Plastic surgery]] and sometimes non-mainstream [[Body modification]] in an effort to change the appearance of their bodies to match their expectations. However, because this problem is delusional in nature, the "destination body" is never found.
'''A '''durometer''' is a device for measuring the hardness of a material, as well as the name for the measure of that hardness (aka "Shore A" in the softer ranges). While you can use a durometer to test the relative hardness of metals, in terms of body modification a durometer is usually being used in reference to silicone and other soft materials used for [[Implants|implants]]. The higher the durometer number, the harder the material.


BDD, as it is often called, can actually cause the afflicted person to physically see themselves as being disfigured in some way (for instance, a thin person may not just think "I am fat," but will actually look in the mirror and physically see fat that is not there). BDD is often associated with eating disorders such as [[Anorexia]] or [[Bulimia]].
To put it into context, the O-rings on body jewelry are usually about a 60 or 70 durometer — skateboard wheels are usually between 80 and 100. A very soft squeegee would be about a 55 durometer, and a hard one would be about 80. The softest rubbers are usually about a 20 durometer. Implant silicones come in 10 durometer and up.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Body Integrity Identity Disorder]]
* [[Silicone]]
* [[Implant]]
* [[Implant Casting]]

Latest revision as of 02:41, 17 September 2023

A durometer is a device for measuring the hardness of a material, as well as the name for the measure of that hardness (aka "Shore A" in the softer ranges). While you can use a durometer to test the relative hardness of metals, in terms of body modification a durometer is usually being used in reference to silicone and other soft materials used for implants. The higher the durometer number, the harder the material.

To put it into context, the O-rings on body jewelry are usually about a 60 or 70 durometer — skateboard wheels are usually between 80 and 100. A very soft squeegee would be about a 55 durometer, and a hard one would be about 80. The softest rubbers are usually about a 20 durometer. Implant silicones come in 10 durometer and up.

See Also

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