Until recently, the body of Australian man Ethan resembled an almost uninterrupted tapestry of tattoos. He had around 200 tattoos, though no one could say for sure — not even Ethan himself. The designs blended into one another, making it nearly impossible to tell where one ended and another began.
At age 11, Ethan began his transformation by stretching his earlobes. Later, he took it further by splitting his tongue to achieve a serpent-like appearance. Even removing his belly button remnants was part of what he called the “blank canvas” phase — clearing space for the tattoos that would follow.
But everything changed after the birth of his daughter. Suddenly, Ethan began questioning whether covering his face and body in ink was the right choice. For over a year now, he has been undergoing the painful process of laser tattoo removal from his face — a meticulous undoing of what he once glorified.
The path hasn’t been easy. So far, Ethan has gone through seven laser sessions, each one excruciating. The recovery periods after each procedure have been just as grueling.
At first glance, it might seem that Ethan has finally come to his senses and is reclaiming his natural self. But his statement that he’s not “cleansing” his body, but rather “restoring the canvas,” makes one think. It suggests his motives might not be entirely practical, leaving room for speculation about his true intentions.
