Move Over Tattoos: RGB Implants Let You Light Up Your Body Like a PC Case

New devices, developed by startups from Silicon Valley and Berlin, allow users to change the color and intensity of the light directly through a mobile app. Experts note that while these implants currently offer little medical benefit, they are opening a new segment of personalized electronics and body modification.

The popularity of RGB implants is rising among young people, gamers, and cyberculture enthusiasts who see them as a form of self-expression and a unique style statement. Manufacturers claim the implants are safe, made from biocompatible materials and installed using minimally invasive procedures, although skeptics warn about potential long-term health risks.

Early artistic collaborations are already emerging: designers are incorporating the lights into fashion, and musicians are using them for live visual shows. The market for such technologies is expected to reach several hundred million dollars by 2027 if society increasingly embraces the idea of permanent “smart” body accessories.