Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 478,197 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,287 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,287 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,232 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 478,197 cutting edge ideas.

29 Bizarre Implant Innovations

From Bionic Eyes to Surgically-Controlled Poo

— January 3, 2009 — Science
When many of us think of implants, we think first of cosmetic implants like breast augmentation, calf implants and posterior implants. Did you know, however, that there are a number of other implants done for medical purposes to enhance a patient's health? From artificial corneas to solar-powered retinal implants, blind and sight-challenged individuals have an increasing number of options to augment their vision.

There are also several technologies currently in development that will revolutionize the way medicine is delivered to the body. We'll be able to take our meds through our teeth and even remotely with microchips.

Check out some of the other bizarre but incredible implant innovations below.
6.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
28
Study: Cell Phones Unlikely to Cause Cancer
Study: Cell Phones Unlikely to Cause Cancer
Breast Implants, Coffee Safe Too
<
27
Drugs On Demand
Drugs On Demand
MIT Develops Implantable Remotely Activated "Micro-Pharmacy"
<
26
Control Your Poo With a Surgically Implanted On/Off Switch
Control Your Poo With a Surgically Implanted On/Off Switch
<
25
Drug-Delivering Implants
Drug-Delivering Implants
MIT & MicroChips Testing MEMS For Meds
<
24
Smart Drug Implants
Smart Drug Implants
Corroding Biobattery Delivery
<
23
Skin Antennas
Skin Antennas
Wireless Connection for Medical Implants
<
22
Take Your Medication Via Tooth Implant
Take Your Medication Via Tooth Implant
IntelliDrug
<
21
Solar Powered Retinal Implants
Solar Powered Retinal Implants
<
20
Implant Restores Sight to the Blind
Implant Restores Sight to the Blind
Artificial Cornea
<
19
Camera Implants For Insects
Camera Implants For Insects
Cyborg Spy Flies
<
18
Bionic Eyes 2.0
Bionic Eyes 2.0
Retinal Implants Go High-Def
<
17
Neuticles
Neuticles
Testicular Implants For Neutered Pets
<
16
Nano Tech Detects Bone Growth
Nano Tech Detects Bone Growth
Superior Orthopedic Implants
<
15
DIY Picture Implants
DIY Picture Implants
Photofunia
<
14
Online Boob Funding (UPDATE)
Online Boob Funding (UPDATE)
MyFreeImplants Funded 11 Surgeries Last Month
<
13
Performance Art Surgery
Performance Art Surgery
Stelarc Implants Ear in Forearm For Internet Broadcasts
<
12
Magnetic Implant in Hand
Magnetic Implant in Hand
<
11
Natural Breast Implants Soon Within Grasp
Natural Breast Implants Soon Within Grasp
<
10
Auto-Erotic Implants
Auto-Erotic Implants
"Sex Chip" Makes Achieving the Big O Easy
<
9
My Free Implants
My Free Implants
Website Dedicated to Free Implants
<
8
When Butt Implants Go Wrong
When Butt Implants Go Wrong
Woman Bummed After Surgery
<
7
Extreme 3D Tattoos III
Extreme 3D Tattoos III
Tentacle Implants
<
6
Subdermal Implants
Subdermal Implants
Customize Your Flesh with Body Modifications
<
5
Inflatable Breast Implants
Inflatable Breast Implants
<
4
Speedy Plastic Surgery Part III
Speedy Plastic Surgery Part III
Cheek Implants in 30 Minutes
<
3
Body Rivets
Body Rivets
Wildcat Skindiver Implants
<
2
Implants at 14?
Implants at 14?
Ali Lohan's Boob Job a Bad Example For Teens
<
1
Extreme 3D Tattoos
Extreme 3D Tattoos
Raised Breast Implant Tattoo
<