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.

Branded Facial Stripes

Dave’s branding is freshly done in this photo, by Quentin at Kalima Modifications in Worthing, Sussex, UK. I really love how much facial work I see these days — when BME first started, it was almost unheard of, but now, I see new people with facial tattoos and scars and every day.

Comments

34 responses to “Branded Facial Stripes”

  1. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    I love facial work too! This looks pretty intense, like to see an update when it’s healed.

  2. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    I love facial work too! This looks pretty intense, like to see an update when it’s healed.

  3. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    It’s gorgeous – Cute the way it matches his facial hair too.

  4. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    It’s gorgeous – Cute the way it matches his facial hair too.

  5. winch Avatar
    winch

    that had to hurt

  6. winch Avatar
    winch

    that had to hurt

  7. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    I like these. I think they suit him nicely. =) But does his neck say sucks? If not, what is it?

    Can anyone provide me with a bmedoctor logo picture? I’m considering getting it done for my birthday in January, and I need a reference for my artist. If you can, please send it to [email protected].

    Please and thank you! =)

  8. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    I like these. I think they suit him nicely. =) But does his neck say sucks? If not, what is it?

    Can anyone provide me with a bmedoctor logo picture? I’m considering getting it done for my birthday in January, and I need a reference for my artist. If you can, please send it to [email protected].

    Please and thank you! =)

  9. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Oh my gosh, that must have been incredibly painful. I hope it heals nicely.

  10. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Oh my gosh, that must have been incredibly painful. I hope it heals nicely.

  11. Leroy Avatar

    Lilee – Just look on the BME encyclopedia, all the logos are there.

    The scars look great!

  12. Leroy Avatar

    Lilee – Just look on the BME encyclopedia, all the logos are there.

    The scars look great!

  13. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    Leroy – I just looked, and feel like a tard, lol. Thank you, though. I’m not sure if I’m getting it tattooed or if it will be a scarification piece. I have to test out Travis on scarification first, though. I haven’t known him long.

  14. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    Leroy – I just looked, and feel like a tard, lol. Thank you, though. I’m not sure if I’m getting it tattooed or if it will be a scarification piece. I have to test out Travis on scarification first, though. I haven’t known him long.

  15. Matney X Avatar

    I’ve always thought of getting the mutant “M” (think Bishop from X-men) branded on my face… How geeky is that?

  16. Matney X Avatar

    I’ve always thought of getting the mutant “M” (think Bishop from X-men) branded on my face… How geeky is that?

  17. Benjamin Avatar
    Benjamin

    Ow, ow, ow. I’m cringing just looking at it.
    I hope he’s happy with the results.

  18. Benjamin Avatar
    Benjamin

    Ow, ow, ow. I’m cringing just looking at it.
    I hope he’s happy with the results.

  19. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    ^^ pretty geeky. But also pretty cool.

  20. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    ^^ pretty geeky. But also pretty cool.

  21. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    I think they look cool, I myself have a scar under my eye and I fucking hate it. Of course, it was a surgical scar, but I could never imagine doing in purposefully.
    Maybe I just need to learn to love it.
    It makes me look like a bad ass chick.
    No one ever wants to fuck with me and get on my bad side if they don’t know the story behind it 😛 lol

  22. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    I think they look cool, I myself have a scar under my eye and I fucking hate it. Of course, it was a surgical scar, but I could never imagine doing in purposefully.
    Maybe I just need to learn to love it.
    It makes me look like a bad ass chick.
    No one ever wants to fuck with me and get on my bad side if they don’t know the story behind it 😛 lol

  23. imogen Avatar
    imogen

    oweeoweeoweeeow

  24. imogen Avatar
    imogen

    oweeoweeoweeeow

  25. BlueStar Avatar

    I like the way that looks, I’d love to see it healed. It looks great that way too, it blends with his facial hair, almost looks natural.

  26. BlueStar Avatar

    I like the way that looks, I’d love to see it healed. It looks great that way too, it blends with his facial hair, almost looks natural.

  27. tim Avatar

    Wahey!! Go Q!!

    Kalima are amazing!! SERIOUSLY!!

  28. tim Avatar

    Wahey!! Go Q!!

    Kalima are amazing!! SERIOUSLY!!

  29. Yom Avatar
    Yom

    Is this just on the one side? I kind of assumed it was on both.

    Looks good to me.

  30. Yom Avatar
    Yom

    Is this just on the one side? I kind of assumed it was on both.

    Looks good to me.

  31. deadlypoison Avatar

    his right eye looks REALLY swollen

  32. deadlypoison Avatar

    his right eye looks REALLY swollen

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