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.

Two Year Old Implants

Iguana Mike‘s implants survived his recent legal altercations, and seem to be doing quite well at two years of age (initially done by Shawn O’Hare at Fillmore Tattoo and Piercing in California). I have to admit that giant star implant in his forehead is really visually overpowering and I’ll bet is a little disconcerting in person as it’s so big!

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440 responses to “Two Year Old Implants”

  1. taye danges Avatar

    how is posting a picture of someone who MIGHT be a rapist with heavy modifications on a blog ABOUT MODIFICATIONS condoning rape and spitting in rape victims face? if i had a blog about beards and i posted a picture of Charles Manson it would be because he has a sick beard, not because i condone what he does and what he did. oh and the implant is a bit to lopsided for me.

  2. taye danges Avatar

    how is posting a picture of someone who MIGHT be a rapist with heavy modifications on a blog ABOUT MODIFICATIONS condoning rape and spitting in rape victims face? if i had a blog about beards and i posted a picture of Charles Manson it would be because he has a sick beard, not because i condone what he does and what he did. oh and the implant is a bit to lopsided for me.

  3. taye danges Avatar

    how is posting a picture of someone who MIGHT be a rapist with heavy modifications on a blog ABOUT MODIFICATIONS condoning rape and spitting in rape victims face? if i had a blog about beards and i posted a picture of Charles Manson it would be because he has a sick beard, not because i condone what he does and what he did. oh and the implant is a bit to lopsided for me.

  4. taye danges Avatar

    how is posting a picture of someone who MIGHT be a rapist with heavy modifications on a blog ABOUT MODIFICATIONS condoning rape and spitting in rape victims face? if i had a blog about beards and i posted a picture of Charles Manson it would be because he has a sick beard, not because i condone what he does and what he did. oh and the implant is a bit to lopsided for me.

  5. taye danges Avatar

    how is posting a picture of someone who MIGHT be a rapist with heavy modifications on a blog ABOUT MODIFICATIONS condoning rape and spitting in rape victims face? if i had a blog about beards and i posted a picture of Charles Manson it would be because he has a sick beard, not because i condone what he does and what he did. oh and the implant is a bit to lopsided for me.

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  11. hoops Avatar
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    lori

    how about you drop this, this is going know where fast what do you done for shannon to delete this posting due to mike’s run in with the law what are you personally getting out of ruining modblog with your personal issue towards this individual. frankly i’m tired of reading comments about people bitching and whinning for sake of whinning shut the fuck up and leave it alone.

  12. hoops Avatar
    hoops

    lori

    how about you drop this, this is going know where fast what do you done for shannon to delete this posting due to mike’s run in with the law what are you personally getting out of ruining modblog with your personal issue towards this individual. frankly i’m tired of reading comments about people bitching and whinning for sake of whinning shut the fuck up and leave it alone.

  13. hoops Avatar
    hoops

    lori

    how about you drop this, this is going know where fast what do you done for shannon to delete this posting due to mike’s run in with the law what are you personally getting out of ruining modblog with your personal issue towards this individual. frankly i’m tired of reading comments about people bitching and whinning for sake of whinning shut the fuck up and leave it alone.

  14. hoops Avatar
    hoops

    lori

    how about you drop this, this is going know where fast what do you done for shannon to delete this posting due to mike’s run in with the law what are you personally getting out of ruining modblog with your personal issue towards this individual. frankly i’m tired of reading comments about people bitching and whinning for sake of whinning shut the fuck up and leave it alone.

  15. hoops Avatar
    hoops

    lori

    how about you drop this, this is going know where fast what do you done for shannon to delete this posting due to mike’s run in with the law what are you personally getting out of ruining modblog with your personal issue towards this individual. frankly i’m tired of reading comments about people bitching and whinning for sake of whinning shut the fuck up and leave it alone.

  16. Xenobiologista Avatar

    I can’t believe nobody’s said this yet so I will…his forehead looks like a Klingon’s.

  17. Xenobiologista Avatar

    I can’t believe nobody’s said this yet so I will…his forehead looks like a Klingon’s.

  18. Xenobiologista Avatar

    I can’t believe nobody’s said this yet so I will…his forehead looks like a Klingon’s.

  19. Xenobiologista Avatar

    I can’t believe nobody’s said this yet so I will…his forehead looks like a Klingon’s.

  20. Xenobiologista Avatar

    I can’t believe nobody’s said this yet so I will…his forehead looks like a Klingon’s.

  21. . Avatar
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    In regards to drama: The whole purpose of body modifications for a lot of individuals, such as myself, is to claim your body as your own and I find it incredibly disturbing that there are rapist assholes out there using those exact means to take your body away from you. Let them burn.

    In regards to modification: I totally agree about the klingon comment.

  22. . Avatar
    .

    In regards to drama: The whole purpose of body modifications for a lot of individuals, such as myself, is to claim your body as your own and I find it incredibly disturbing that there are rapist assholes out there using those exact means to take your body away from you. Let them burn.

    In regards to modification: I totally agree about the klingon comment.

  23. . Avatar
    .

    In regards to drama: The whole purpose of body modifications for a lot of individuals, such as myself, is to claim your body as your own and I find it incredibly disturbing that there are rapist assholes out there using those exact means to take your body away from you. Let them burn.

    In regards to modification: I totally agree about the klingon comment.

  24. . Avatar
    .

    In regards to drama: The whole purpose of body modifications for a lot of individuals, such as myself, is to claim your body as your own and I find it incredibly disturbing that there are rapist assholes out there using those exact means to take your body away from you. Let them burn.

    In regards to modification: I totally agree about the klingon comment.

  25. . Avatar
    .

    In regards to drama: The whole purpose of body modifications for a lot of individuals, such as myself, is to claim your body as your own and I find it incredibly disturbing that there are rapist assholes out there using those exact means to take your body away from you. Let them burn.

    In regards to modification: I totally agree about the klingon comment.

  26. Warren Hiller Avatar

    #42: As the article states US Marshalls,etc were investigating Mike for 2 years or more, usually “MIGHT” is taken completely away if someone is investigated for that long.

    I can see where Lori is going with this, especially in the eyes of individuals who HAVE been raped, as it IS very hurtful…Much like how I’m sure parents of those killed by Manson and his bunch, would be hurt looking at the face of their childs killer.

    Also know the situation is this…Iguana Mike is a piercer, is he still working right now? I have no clue. But if you read the various posts on here it does to some extent glorify him, give him “cool scene points” to certain individuals…Who would be more than willing to get work done by him, and if its found out that he is guilty and is labeled as a sex offender,etc…You’re almost telling people its ok to go get work by a convicted sex offender.

    Although Shannon never stated where Iguana Mike is working, he stated where Shawn O’Hare is working…So it was more of a props to Shawn O’Hare for his work…Yes the star is off centered, yes there are three implants on one side and two on the other, blah blah blah…It’s all been discussed before really…

    However I do get where Shannon is going with it by posting it, in terms of the modifications instead of the wearer himself,etc…I saw Mike at the APP Conference and honestly I couldn’t take my eyes off his forehead whenever I saw him, just because it IS an eye catcher, regardless of placement and all that.

    I will say the legal situation and making it public should easily be obtainable…I mean if he was convicted he would be added to the sexual offenders registry would he not? I know Canada has that list and I’m positive the US has that registry as well…So it could easily be looked up quite possibly,etc.

  27. Warren Hiller Avatar

    #42: As the article states US Marshalls,etc were investigating Mike for 2 years or more, usually “MIGHT” is taken completely away if someone is investigated for that long.

    I can see where Lori is going with this, especially in the eyes of individuals who HAVE been raped, as it IS very hurtful…Much like how I’m sure parents of those killed by Manson and his bunch, would be hurt looking at the face of their childs killer.

    Also know the situation is this…Iguana Mike is a piercer, is he still working right now? I have no clue. But if you read the various posts on here it does to some extent glorify him, give him “cool scene points” to certain individuals…Who would be more than willing to get work done by him, and if its found out that he is guilty and is labeled as a sex offender,etc…You’re almost telling people its ok to go get work by a convicted sex offender.

    Although Shannon never stated where Iguana Mike is working, he stated where Shawn O’Hare is working…So it was more of a props to Shawn O’Hare for his work…Yes the star is off centered, yes there are three implants on one side and two on the other, blah blah blah…It’s all been discussed before really…

    However I do get where Shannon is going with it by posting it, in terms of the modifications instead of the wearer himself,etc…I saw Mike at the APP Conference and honestly I couldn’t take my eyes off his forehead whenever I saw him, just because it IS an eye catcher, regardless of placement and all that.

    I will say the legal situation and making it public should easily be obtainable…I mean if he was convicted he would be added to the sexual offenders registry would he not? I know Canada has that list and I’m positive the US has that registry as well…So it could easily be looked up quite possibly,etc.

  28. Warren Hiller Avatar

    #42: As the article states US Marshalls,etc were investigating Mike for 2 years or more, usually “MIGHT” is taken completely away if someone is investigated for that long.

    I can see where Lori is going with this, especially in the eyes of individuals who HAVE been raped, as it IS very hurtful…Much like how I’m sure parents of those killed by Manson and his bunch, would be hurt looking at the face of their childs killer.

    Also know the situation is this…Iguana Mike is a piercer, is he still working right now? I have no clue. But if you read the various posts on here it does to some extent glorify him, give him “cool scene points” to certain individuals…Who would be more than willing to get work done by him, and if its found out that he is guilty and is labeled as a sex offender,etc…You’re almost telling people its ok to go get work by a convicted sex offender.

    Although Shannon never stated where Iguana Mike is working, he stated where Shawn O’Hare is working…So it was more of a props to Shawn O’Hare for his work…Yes the star is off centered, yes there are three implants on one side and two on the other, blah blah blah…It’s all been discussed before really…

    However I do get where Shannon is going with it by posting it, in terms of the modifications instead of the wearer himself,etc…I saw Mike at the APP Conference and honestly I couldn’t take my eyes off his forehead whenever I saw him, just because it IS an eye catcher, regardless of placement and all that.

    I will say the legal situation and making it public should easily be obtainable…I mean if he was convicted he would be added to the sexual offenders registry would he not? I know Canada has that list and I’m positive the US has that registry as well…So it could easily be looked up quite possibly,etc.

  29. Warren Hiller Avatar

    #42: As the article states US Marshalls,etc were investigating Mike for 2 years or more, usually “MIGHT” is taken completely away if someone is investigated for that long.

    I can see where Lori is going with this, especially in the eyes of individuals who HAVE been raped, as it IS very hurtful…Much like how I’m sure parents of those killed by Manson and his bunch, would be hurt looking at the face of their childs killer.

    Also know the situation is this…Iguana Mike is a piercer, is he still working right now? I have no clue. But if you read the various posts on here it does to some extent glorify him, give him “cool scene points” to certain individuals…Who would be more than willing to get work done by him, and if its found out that he is guilty and is labeled as a sex offender,etc…You’re almost telling people its ok to go get work by a convicted sex offender.

    Although Shannon never stated where Iguana Mike is working, he stated where Shawn O’Hare is working…So it was more of a props to Shawn O’Hare for his work…Yes the star is off centered, yes there are three implants on one side and two on the other, blah blah blah…It’s all been discussed before really…

    However I do get where Shannon is going with it by posting it, in terms of the modifications instead of the wearer himself,etc…I saw Mike at the APP Conference and honestly I couldn’t take my eyes off his forehead whenever I saw him, just because it IS an eye catcher, regardless of placement and all that.

    I will say the legal situation and making it public should easily be obtainable…I mean if he was convicted he would be added to the sexual offenders registry would he not? I know Canada has that list and I’m positive the US has that registry as well…So it could easily be looked up quite possibly,etc.

  30. Warren Hiller Avatar

    #42: As the article states US Marshalls,etc were investigating Mike for 2 years or more, usually “MIGHT” is taken completely away if someone is investigated for that long.

    I can see where Lori is going with this, especially in the eyes of individuals who HAVE been raped, as it IS very hurtful…Much like how I’m sure parents of those killed by Manson and his bunch, would be hurt looking at the face of their childs killer.

    Also know the situation is this…Iguana Mike is a piercer, is he still working right now? I have no clue. But if you read the various posts on here it does to some extent glorify him, give him “cool scene points” to certain individuals…Who would be more than willing to get work done by him, and if its found out that he is guilty and is labeled as a sex offender,etc…You’re almost telling people its ok to go get work by a convicted sex offender.

    Although Shannon never stated where Iguana Mike is working, he stated where Shawn O’Hare is working…So it was more of a props to Shawn O’Hare for his work…Yes the star is off centered, yes there are three implants on one side and two on the other, blah blah blah…It’s all been discussed before really…

    However I do get where Shannon is going with it by posting it, in terms of the modifications instead of the wearer himself,etc…I saw Mike at the APP Conference and honestly I couldn’t take my eyes off his forehead whenever I saw him, just because it IS an eye catcher, regardless of placement and all that.

    I will say the legal situation and making it public should easily be obtainable…I mean if he was convicted he would be added to the sexual offenders registry would he not? I know Canada has that list and I’m positive the US has that registry as well…So it could easily be looked up quite possibly,etc.

  31. Rori Avatar

    ok all i have to say is why would anyone of any age want to give any sexual favors to a guy who looks as ridiculous as this haha…i don’t care what you’d get in return! i wouldnt be able to stop staring at his forehead….
    a shitty belly button piercing certainly isnt worth fuckin him

  32. Rori Avatar

    ok all i have to say is why would anyone of any age want to give any sexual favors to a guy who looks as ridiculous as this haha…i don’t care what you’d get in return! i wouldnt be able to stop staring at his forehead….
    a shitty belly button piercing certainly isnt worth fuckin him

  33. Rori Avatar

    ok all i have to say is why would anyone of any age want to give any sexual favors to a guy who looks as ridiculous as this haha…i don’t care what you’d get in return! i wouldnt be able to stop staring at his forehead….
    a shitty belly button piercing certainly isnt worth fuckin him

  34. Rori Avatar

    ok all i have to say is why would anyone of any age want to give any sexual favors to a guy who looks as ridiculous as this haha…i don’t care what you’d get in return! i wouldnt be able to stop staring at his forehead….
    a shitty belly button piercing certainly isnt worth fuckin him

  35. Rori Avatar

    ok all i have to say is why would anyone of any age want to give any sexual favors to a guy who looks as ridiculous as this haha…i don’t care what you’d get in return! i wouldnt be able to stop staring at his forehead….
    a shitty belly button piercing certainly isnt worth fuckin him

  36. Scarlete Avatar
    Scarlete

    If he’s fuckin’ you in the ass, Rori, you won’t have to look at those implants. XD

    The implants are ridiculous looking, especially with the receding hairline thing.. just.. weird. I wouldn’t want this guy to work on me at all, rape or no rape, frankly.

  37. Scarlete Avatar
    Scarlete

    If he’s fuckin’ you in the ass, Rori, you won’t have to look at those implants. XD

    The implants are ridiculous looking, especially with the receding hairline thing.. just.. weird. I wouldn’t want this guy to work on me at all, rape or no rape, frankly.

  38. Scarlete Avatar
    Scarlete

    If he’s fuckin’ you in the ass, Rori, you won’t have to look at those implants. XD

    The implants are ridiculous looking, especially with the receding hairline thing.. just.. weird. I wouldn’t want this guy to work on me at all, rape or no rape, frankly.

  39. Scarlete Avatar
    Scarlete

    If he’s fuckin’ you in the ass, Rori, you won’t have to look at those implants. XD

    The implants are ridiculous looking, especially with the receding hairline thing.. just.. weird. I wouldn’t want this guy to work on me at all, rape or no rape, frankly.

  40. Scarlete Avatar
    Scarlete

    If he’s fuckin’ you in the ass, Rori, you won’t have to look at those implants. XD

    The implants are ridiculous looking, especially with the receding hairline thing.. just.. weird. I wouldn’t want this guy to work on me at all, rape or no rape, frankly.

  41. Warren Hiller Avatar

    c’mon Amy and Scarlete, and everyone else, lets not turn this into: “Oh my god who’d fuck that he’s so not fuckable” bah blah blah…As we all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder…Sometimes its legit sometimes its skewed,etc…But just because someone doesn’t look physically appealing, doesn’t mean they’re a shitty piercer.

    Mike might be a competent piercer, but the discussion is his current legal situations…Which personally is just a spinoff cuz shannon posted a more recent picture than what was previously modblogged,etc.

  42. Warren Hiller Avatar

    c’mon Amy and Scarlete, and everyone else, lets not turn this into: “Oh my god who’d fuck that he’s so not fuckable” bah blah blah…As we all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder…Sometimes its legit sometimes its skewed,etc…But just because someone doesn’t look physically appealing, doesn’t mean they’re a shitty piercer.

    Mike might be a competent piercer, but the discussion is his current legal situations…Which personally is just a spinoff cuz shannon posted a more recent picture than what was previously modblogged,etc.

  43. Warren Hiller Avatar

    c’mon Amy and Scarlete, and everyone else, lets not turn this into: “Oh my god who’d fuck that he’s so not fuckable” bah blah blah…As we all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder…Sometimes its legit sometimes its skewed,etc…But just because someone doesn’t look physically appealing, doesn’t mean they’re a shitty piercer.

    Mike might be a competent piercer, but the discussion is his current legal situations…Which personally is just a spinoff cuz shannon posted a more recent picture than what was previously modblogged,etc.

  44. Warren Hiller Avatar

    c’mon Amy and Scarlete, and everyone else, lets not turn this into: “Oh my god who’d fuck that he’s so not fuckable” bah blah blah…As we all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder…Sometimes its legit sometimes its skewed,etc…But just because someone doesn’t look physically appealing, doesn’t mean they’re a shitty piercer.

    Mike might be a competent piercer, but the discussion is his current legal situations…Which personally is just a spinoff cuz shannon posted a more recent picture than what was previously modblogged,etc.

  45. Warren Hiller Avatar

    c’mon Amy and Scarlete, and everyone else, lets not turn this into: “Oh my god who’d fuck that he’s so not fuckable” bah blah blah…As we all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder…Sometimes its legit sometimes its skewed,etc…But just because someone doesn’t look physically appealing, doesn’t mean they’re a shitty piercer.

    Mike might be a competent piercer, but the discussion is his current legal situations…Which personally is just a spinoff cuz shannon posted a more recent picture than what was previously modblogged,etc.

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