A heavily tattooed Australian father known as Ethan “ModBoy” Bramble has begun transforming his appearance by removing tattoos, explaining that the change is driven by anxiety, public judgment, and concerns about how people react when he is with his child.
A Life Built on Extreme Body Modification
Bramble, 24, spent years pursuing an extreme look that ultimately left him fully covered in tattoos and known online for dramatic modifications. According to his account, his transformation started early:
- Age 11: his first body modification involved stretching his ears
- Later procedures included splitting his tongue and removing his belly button
- Over time, he accumulated 200+ tattoos across his body
The Cost of the Look
Bramble said his tattoos and body modifications collectively cost around $60,000 AUD (about $39,000 USD), underscoring just how far he went to achieve the appearance he wanted.
Why He Decided to Change
While tattoos can be meaningful personal expression, Bramble said he began to feel he had gone too far, especially regarding his face. He described sensing judgment from strangers, and said it feels more intense when people see him alongside his daughter.
He also drew a clear line between hating his appearance and wanting to be treated differently, saying: “There’s a difference between regret and wanting to be perceived differently.”
His biggest concern centered on how face tattoos might affect his child’s life. He explained that the face is what people immediately notice, and he didn’t want his daughter to have to deal with the consequences of others’ reactions while she is still young. He added: “I wish that I had not gone as hectic as I did on my face.”
The Removal Process: Laser Sessions Over Time
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