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From eyelids to uvula: The wildest piercings ever attempted

When you mention getting a piercing these days, most people no longer just think of the classic earlobe piercing. While nose and belly button piercings remain popular choices, many people use body art as a way to express their individuality and try something new.

But for some, piercings have gone beyond the traditional and into more unconventional territory. People are now opting for piercings in more unexpected and daring locations, such as the smiley piercing, transverse lobe piercing, anti-eyebrow piercing, mandible piercing, scrotal (or 'hafada') piercing and even the uvula piercing.

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