Cameroonian Woman in Coma After Viral Tongue-Splitting Trend Backfires
A Cameroonian woman, Ethel Esima, is now in a coma after a tongue-splitting procedure went wrong. The surgery, which costs around 2.3 million CFA francs, aimed to divide the tongue into two tips like a snake. Ethel experienced severe bleeding during the operation and lost consciousness before the procedure could be completed. She is currently in hospital receiving treatment. Tongue splitting has become a viral body-modification trend among some fashion enthusiasts in Nigeria and Cameroon. Other popular trends include ear and nose piercings, gold dental work, nipple piercings, and multiple earrings. This incident has sparked debate over the safety of extreme body modifications and whether such trends are worth the risks.
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