Fake belly buttons all the rage in China as women seek ‘freedom to dress’ and boost confidence but some raise body image concerns


A new trend for using fake belly buttons, breasts and buttocks among Chinese women has raised concerns about body image issues on mainland social media.

The latest fake body part to take off are fake belly buttons. Similar to temporary tattoos, the adhesive sticker is placed on the stomach a few centimetres above the actual navel, which is obscured, creating the illusion of longer legs that is widely perceived as more attractive, reported news outlet City Link.

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