Practice Problem #1 - Cosmetic surgery, brain implants, computerized prosthetics, tattooing, and body piercing are all forms of body enhancement. In some cultures, tattooing and excessive body piercing are seen as anti-establishment. While in others, indigenous peoples are reverting to these ancient rituals as a statement of their cultural belonging and pride. Plastic surgery has evolved from assisting badly burned or maimed soldiers to those today suffering from body dismorphic disorder due to imagined needs to change his/her appearance. New technology now enables paraplegics to control prosthetic devices using only their thoughts and forecasters foresee nanorobotics boosting other mental abilities. Where will the concept of body enhancement end? How far will people go not only to correct deformities or disabilities but to enhance their otherwise normal, healthy bodies to superhuman or “superperfect” proportions?