A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Gabor’s Hand Scar

When my friend Gabor from Poland Budapest, Hungary, originally did his DIY skin removal (the post was on BodyTwo — when I am able to move the content here you’ll be able to see it again), there was some debate on how it would heal. I’m happy to say that those who were concerned no longer need to worry as the keloid is beautifully even and consistent. Given that (a) it can’t be easy to cut your own hand, and (b) this is a high motion area, it really is a job very well done!

zagyvai-hand-scar-healed.jpg

Comments

34 responses to “Gabor’s Hand Scar”

  1. iamsmurf Avatar

    That looks lovely! I’m impressed by how evenly everything turned out.

  2. beardyface Avatar
    beardyface

    That even of a keloid in such a movement area like that is very impressive. Good job

  3. shiza Avatar

    wow, that looks amazing

  4. silverflame Avatar

    My only question is whether the mobility of his hand is hindered at all by the keloid? Other than that, kickass!

  5. athenstx Avatar

    I have an accidental scar that healed much like that, and it constantly itches. Just looking at that picture makes me feel itchy.

  6. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    It turned out well!

  7. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    i love how it’s all even.

  8. Zombie_Fashions Avatar

    Absolutely Gorgeous

  9. Ania Avatar

    a very good picture!
    one thing to fix, though – he’s from Hungary!

  10. alienboy Avatar
    alienboy

    Very Cool !

  11. Phro Avatar

    AMAZING! Congratulations on one of the best scars I’ve seen!

  12. commonwealth Avatar

    neato!
    i wonder what his job is…
    that would never fly in my line of work as i work in a kitchen
    cutting your finger sucks
    having to cover it with a band aid and finger cot makes it harder to do production and prep
    having a giant wound/scab would be rediculously hard i think

  13. beardyface Avatar
    beardyface

    Commonwealth. I’m a cook, and I’ve survived an attempt to scar both palms at once, and tattoos on my fingers. Once the bandaids are off, gloves don’t actually hinder you that much. just oil the one that your knife slides against. And don’t grab a hot pan, they melt 🙁

  14. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    Fuck. That’s awesome.

  15. eight Avatar
    eight

    simply beautiful

    (btw

  16. choice Avatar

    i want to touch it. [my first reaction].

  17. JohnBlake Avatar
    JohnBlake

    The most awesome thing i have ever seen.

  18. Shannon Avatar

    ARgh!!! Location error: Sorry, Gabor is from Budapest, Hungary!

  19. Caroline June Avatar
    Caroline June

    I’m going to echo #13. And possibly even #14. It’s fantastic.

  20. Mangaartist Avatar
    Mangaartist

    #9, I was going to say the same thing, he’s from Hungary. He was also on the Hungarian TV, introducing our country to scarification.

  21. Mangaartist Avatar
    Mangaartist

    I just realized #18, sorry 🙂

  22. stateofregret Avatar

    I’d love to see a picture of it with his hand in a fist…

  23. Dreadlocksmile Avatar

    Incredible work, especially considering it was self done!

    Very inspiring…

  24. Enthean Avatar
    Enthean

    I really want to run my finger over it. It looks awesome!

  25. lalala Avatar
    lalala

    I am astounded by the precision of this scar… Bet he couldn’t do a matching one on his other hand tho! 😉

  26. ishinenotburn Avatar
    ishinenotburn

    its beautiful – and so is the guy with it – shocked no one else has pointed that out yet…

  27. enniroc Avatar
    enniroc

    love how it looks!

  28. mutumbo Avatar
    mutumbo

    yeah i love the way that turned out, even and everything, looks great!

  29. RosesAreRed Avatar

    That is one of the best scars I’ve ever seen. Wow!

  30. Sade Avatar

    i have to go along with athenstx, looking at that just makes me think of my keloids and how much they are irritated. it looks nice though!

  31. MoonChild Avatar
    MoonChild

    silverflame, The mobility of his hand is just fine, I’ve seen him worCommonwealth, his is a piercer here in Hungary: http://www.zagyvai.com

  32. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    Kinda looks like he put his hand upside-down on a stove’s burner… 🙂

    Really is pretty freakin’ awesome though. Scarring can look so… unpretty sometimes. This is not one of those times.

  33. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    this looks very similar to the hand brand chris (iam:agnostic) has. i love it, looks great.

  34. Prankster85 Avatar
    Prankster85

    It looks really awesome 🙂

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