WEIRD SCIENCE

Japanese line up for palm surgery

THERE are thousands of cosmetic procedures – but palm surgery has to be one of the strangest.

It is popular in Japan, where the practice of palmreading is widespread.

Many there believe you can accurately predict what the future holds based on the lines in the palm.

Palm surgery involves using an electric scalpel to create artificial lines in positions that promise money, love and happiness.

According to Japanese reports, women are more likely to request a stronger love line, and men a more prominent wealth line.