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.

Beautiful Shrapnel Injuries

Miss Kaydee Plastik has loads of lip and cheek piercings, done by Al at Steve’s Tattoos in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK.

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816 responses to “Beautiful Shrapnel Injuries”

  1. farie Avatar
    farie

    i think too much, too

  2. farie Avatar
    farie

    i think too much, too

  3. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    Oh I hadn’t even noticed, Jenny! I’m more proud than ever that I can apply makeup well!

  4. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    Oh I hadn’t even noticed, Jenny! I’m more proud than ever that I can apply makeup well!

  5. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    Oh I hadn’t even noticed, Jenny! I’m more proud than ever that I can apply makeup well!

  6. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    Oh I hadn’t even noticed, Jenny! I’m more proud than ever that I can apply makeup well!

  7. Burberryhillbilly Avatar
    Burberryhillbilly

    Kudos to her for doing what she likes. Not being a piercings person, this completely escapes me – if it were me I’d go mental having lots of bumps on my face (but then I’m a bit mental to begin with.)
    I agree with Jessica, that it’s rare to see so many piercings so prominently displayed on a girl, I wonder if it’s because facial piercings are seen as quite an aggressive statement?
    It would be an interesting thing to study from an anthropological perspective – perceived reasons Vs actual reasons for such prominent piercings….Are they a statement? A mask? An expression of self? Something to piss people off? Or (I hate to use it because my parents told me this) a phase?
    I hope she gets maximum enjoyment out of them, the upkeep of so many piercings (I counted 23…probably got it wrong) must be quite a task…
    I’ve just realised I’ve written an absolute essay..ahem…going now *shuffles back to the corner*

  8. Burberryhillbilly Avatar
    Burberryhillbilly

    Kudos to her for doing what she likes. Not being a piercings person, this completely escapes me – if it were me I’d go mental having lots of bumps on my face (but then I’m a bit mental to begin with.)
    I agree with Jessica, that it’s rare to see so many piercings so prominently displayed on a girl, I wonder if it’s because facial piercings are seen as quite an aggressive statement?
    It would be an interesting thing to study from an anthropological perspective – perceived reasons Vs actual reasons for such prominent piercings….Are they a statement? A mask? An expression of self? Something to piss people off? Or (I hate to use it because my parents told me this) a phase?
    I hope she gets maximum enjoyment out of them, the upkeep of so many piercings (I counted 23…probably got it wrong) must be quite a task…
    I’ve just realised I’ve written an absolute essay..ahem…going now *shuffles back to the corner*

  9. Burberryhillbilly Avatar
    Burberryhillbilly

    Kudos to her for doing what she likes. Not being a piercings person, this completely escapes me – if it were me I’d go mental having lots of bumps on my face (but then I’m a bit mental to begin with.)
    I agree with Jessica, that it’s rare to see so many piercings so prominently displayed on a girl, I wonder if it’s because facial piercings are seen as quite an aggressive statement?
    It would be an interesting thing to study from an anthropological perspective – perceived reasons Vs actual reasons for such prominent piercings….Are they a statement? A mask? An expression of self? Something to piss people off? Or (I hate to use it because my parents told me this) a phase?
    I hope she gets maximum enjoyment out of them, the upkeep of so many piercings (I counted 23…probably got it wrong) must be quite a task…
    I’ve just realised I’ve written an absolute essay..ahem…going now *shuffles back to the corner*

  10. Burberryhillbilly Avatar
    Burberryhillbilly

    Kudos to her for doing what she likes. Not being a piercings person, this completely escapes me – if it were me I’d go mental having lots of bumps on my face (but then I’m a bit mental to begin with.)
    I agree with Jessica, that it’s rare to see so many piercings so prominently displayed on a girl, I wonder if it’s because facial piercings are seen as quite an aggressive statement?
    It would be an interesting thing to study from an anthropological perspective – perceived reasons Vs actual reasons for such prominent piercings….Are they a statement? A mask? An expression of self? Something to piss people off? Or (I hate to use it because my parents told me this) a phase?
    I hope she gets maximum enjoyment out of them, the upkeep of so many piercings (I counted 23…probably got it wrong) must be quite a task…
    I’ve just realised I’ve written an absolute essay..ahem…going now *shuffles back to the corner*

  11. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    I’d like to see her in a full frontal shot. Strange angle…

  12. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    I’d like to see her in a full frontal shot. Strange angle…

  13. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    I’d like to see her in a full frontal shot. Strange angle…

  14. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    I’d like to see her in a full frontal shot. Strange angle…

  15. shawna Avatar
    shawna

    Wow, people are way too critical. If you don’t have anything nice to say you shouldn’t say anything at all. I’m sure she’s really happy with the way she looks, and that’s all that matters – it’s her body and her choice. Body modification is about freedom of expression, so why would you judge the way someone has modified themselves and call it ugly? If you don’t like the look of so many piercings, don’t get them. pretty simple. but people like to criticize and judge, I guess.

  16. shawna Avatar
    shawna

    Wow, people are way too critical. If you don’t have anything nice to say you shouldn’t say anything at all. I’m sure she’s really happy with the way she looks, and that’s all that matters – it’s her body and her choice. Body modification is about freedom of expression, so why would you judge the way someone has modified themselves and call it ugly? If you don’t like the look of so many piercings, don’t get them. pretty simple. but people like to criticize and judge, I guess.

  17. shawna Avatar
    shawna

    Wow, people are way too critical. If you don’t have anything nice to say you shouldn’t say anything at all. I’m sure she’s really happy with the way she looks, and that’s all that matters – it’s her body and her choice. Body modification is about freedom of expression, so why would you judge the way someone has modified themselves and call it ugly? If you don’t like the look of so many piercings, don’t get them. pretty simple. but people like to criticize and judge, I guess.

  18. shawna Avatar
    shawna

    Wow, people are way too critical. If you don’t have anything nice to say you shouldn’t say anything at all. I’m sure she’s really happy with the way she looks, and that’s all that matters – it’s her body and her choice. Body modification is about freedom of expression, so why would you judge the way someone has modified themselves and call it ugly? If you don’t like the look of so many piercings, don’t get them. pretty simple. but people like to criticize and judge, I guess.

  19. Sinnocent Avatar

    If it makes her happy, cool. She’s got a nice unique-ish look. Just not my style, seems over-done for me.

  20. Sinnocent Avatar

    If it makes her happy, cool. She’s got a nice unique-ish look. Just not my style, seems over-done for me.

  21. Sinnocent Avatar

    If it makes her happy, cool. She’s got a nice unique-ish look. Just not my style, seems over-done for me.

  22. Sinnocent Avatar

    If it makes her happy, cool. She’s got a nice unique-ish look. Just not my style, seems over-done for me.

  23. Caroline June Avatar

    Reaaaally not a fan, but it’s not my face so it’s alright

  24. Caroline June Avatar

    Reaaaally not a fan, but it’s not my face so it’s alright

  25. Caroline June Avatar

    Reaaaally not a fan, but it’s not my face so it’s alright

  26. Caroline June Avatar

    Reaaaally not a fan, but it’s not my face so it’s alright

  27. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    All of her photos are, JustJen. Classic fat girl angle :/

  28. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    All of her photos are, JustJen. Classic fat girl angle :/

  29. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    All of her photos are, JustJen. Classic fat girl angle :/

  30. Ariel Avatar
    Ariel

    All of her photos are, JustJen. Classic fat girl angle :/

  31. lou Avatar
    lou

    most deffinatley not a fan. it was actually the three bridge piercings and eyeliner that got me the most though. if shes happy with it though..

  32. lou Avatar
    lou

    most deffinatley not a fan. it was actually the three bridge piercings and eyeliner that got me the most though. if shes happy with it though..

  33. lou Avatar
    lou

    most deffinatley not a fan. it was actually the three bridge piercings and eyeliner that got me the most though. if shes happy with it though..

  34. lou Avatar
    lou

    most deffinatley not a fan. it was actually the three bridge piercings and eyeliner that got me the most though. if shes happy with it though..

  35. veronica Avatar

    eh. i just think it’s tacky. but if it makes her happy 🙂

  36. veronica Avatar

    eh. i just think it’s tacky. but if it makes her happy 🙂

  37. veronica Avatar

    eh. i just think it’s tacky. but if it makes her happy 🙂

  38. veronica Avatar

    eh. i just think it’s tacky. but if it makes her happy 🙂

  39. Seaslug Avatar
    Seaslug

    I agree with 14 – strange angle. need big pictures of a front face for a decent opinion!
    From what I can see they arent really my cup of tea (the tattoos are really cute though), but really… wtf some people?
    why be so pointlessly nasty?! Jealousy I guess. Bet theyd love to do something they want not caring of what people thinks. Get a life!

    ps. all my friends are saying not to get any more facial piercings as its too much – and i have one nostril stud! hahaha. (i only havent cause i need a job that allows it first)

  40. Seaslug Avatar
    Seaslug

    I agree with 14 – strange angle. need big pictures of a front face for a decent opinion!
    From what I can see they arent really my cup of tea (the tattoos are really cute though), but really… wtf some people?
    why be so pointlessly nasty?! Jealousy I guess. Bet theyd love to do something they want not caring of what people thinks. Get a life!

    ps. all my friends are saying not to get any more facial piercings as its too much – and i have one nostril stud! hahaha. (i only havent cause i need a job that allows it first)

  41. Seaslug Avatar
    Seaslug

    I agree with 14 – strange angle. need big pictures of a front face for a decent opinion!
    From what I can see they arent really my cup of tea (the tattoos are really cute though), but really… wtf some people?
    why be so pointlessly nasty?! Jealousy I guess. Bet theyd love to do something they want not caring of what people thinks. Get a life!

    ps. all my friends are saying not to get any more facial piercings as its too much – and i have one nostril stud! hahaha. (i only havent cause i need a job that allows it first)

  42. Seaslug Avatar
    Seaslug

    I agree with 14 – strange angle. need big pictures of a front face for a decent opinion!
    From what I can see they arent really my cup of tea (the tattoos are really cute though), but really… wtf some people?
    why be so pointlessly nasty?! Jealousy I guess. Bet theyd love to do something they want not caring of what people thinks. Get a life!

    ps. all my friends are saying not to get any more facial piercings as its too much – and i have one nostril stud! hahaha. (i only havent cause i need a job that allows it first)

  43. lou Avatar
    lou

    i also do not think there is any need for the giant balls and huge rings.. 🙁

  44. lou Avatar
    lou

    i also do not think there is any need for the giant balls and huge rings.. 🙁

  45. lou Avatar
    lou

    i also do not think there is any need for the giant balls and huge rings.. 🙁

  46. lou Avatar
    lou

    i also do not think there is any need for the giant balls and huge rings.. 🙁

  47. Cailyn Avatar
    Cailyn

    As a flutist, I could never have a single labret, let alone this many, but it suits her. I’m a fan, and agree it’s nice to see more girls with multiple facial piercings like this.

  48. Cailyn Avatar
    Cailyn

    As a flutist, I could never have a single labret, let alone this many, but it suits her. I’m a fan, and agree it’s nice to see more girls with multiple facial piercings like this.

  49. Cailyn Avatar
    Cailyn

    As a flutist, I could never have a single labret, let alone this many, but it suits her. I’m a fan, and agree it’s nice to see more girls with multiple facial piercings like this.

  50. Cailyn Avatar
    Cailyn

    As a flutist, I could never have a single labret, let alone this many, but it suits her. I’m a fan, and agree it’s nice to see more girls with multiple facial piercings like this.

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