If there’s one thing you learn by reading BME every day, it’s that the human body is incredibly, impossibly resilient. We feature body rites and experiments with pain that some people find cringe-worthy, but the lesson, more often than not? Our bodies work very hard to take care of us, and even things that, by all accounts, seem dangerous or ill-advised, can heal perfectly well.
This is not to pass judgment on the skin removal we’re seeing here, but it’s an example of a procedure that, probably more than a lot of body modification procedures, would seem unnecessary and dangerous to the average the person. To hear the young man who had it done tell it, even the practitioner, Shawn O’Hare of Fillmore Tattoo and Piercing, was apprehensive at first:
I wanted both of my eyebrows removed for quite a while. Shawn kept refusing. Eventually after talking to Steve Haworth, he decided he would do it. We decided to do one now and one after this one has completely healed. We discussed all of the possible scenarios and risks and then went ahead with the procedure. It was pretty cut and dry. He peeled my eyebrow off and we bandaged it up.
At the very least, it’ll be very interesting to see the healing process on this piece. More shots, after the jump.
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Damn Brandon, that was MUCH better. You’re strongly defending your position, pointing out URLS to support your point, and doing so in an entirely rational matter.
I’m actually not kidding here, I know I have that thing where everything I say sounds sarcastic, but that is absolutely not the case here.
So, I still think you’re a dumbass and that O’Hair is a dirty, dirty girl, but I have to admit — you’re the kind of person for a heavy mod, even if I think it’s stupid. That puts you in a pretty elite category with about six other people, by the way.
Pretty cool, pretty cool. I like your style, dude.
Damn Brandon, that was MUCH better. You’re strongly defending your position, pointing out URLS to support your point, and doing so in an entirely rational matter.
I’m actually not kidding here, I know I have that thing where everything I say sounds sarcastic, but that is absolutely not the case here.
So, I still think you’re a dumbass and that O’Hair is a dirty, dirty girl, but I have to admit — you’re the kind of person for a heavy mod, even if I think it’s stupid. That puts you in a pretty elite category with about six other people, by the way.
Pretty cool, pretty cool. I like your style, dude.
What I really wanted to comment on though, was the utter and complete lack of professionalism on Mr. O’Hare’s part in responding to the criticism of his peers.
I may be a little old fashioned, but you can make valid statements and arguments without sounding like a foul mouthed delinquent. Not only does that, in turn, make you appear just a little smarter, people are more likely to listen to your side of the story.
As for the mod.. well.. it’s great that Brandon is healing up well at this point. Does that mean he will continue to heal successfully? No.. deep scars continue changing over time, and to me, it will be interesting to see what happens a year from now with the healing. Do I think it was a great idea to do this? No. I think that, as it’s been stated, that the smarter idea would have been to do laser hair removal, then a scarification design over that area. But I understand also, that that option would be costly, and sometimes risky and cheap is a far better option when it comes to dealing with one’s budget than safe and expensive for some people.
And when it comes down to it, it’s really no more dangerous than cutting someone’s hood off in a trailer.. and we have all seen that done. 😉
What I really wanted to comment on though, was the utter and complete lack of professionalism on Mr. O’Hare’s part in responding to the criticism of his peers.
I may be a little old fashioned, but you can make valid statements and arguments without sounding like a foul mouthed delinquent. Not only does that, in turn, make you appear just a little smarter, people are more likely to listen to your side of the story.
As for the mod.. well.. it’s great that Brandon is healing up well at this point. Does that mean he will continue to heal successfully? No.. deep scars continue changing over time, and to me, it will be interesting to see what happens a year from now with the healing. Do I think it was a great idea to do this? No. I think that, as it’s been stated, that the smarter idea would have been to do laser hair removal, then a scarification design over that area. But I understand also, that that option would be costly, and sometimes risky and cheap is a far better option when it comes to dealing with one’s budget than safe and expensive for some people.
And when it comes down to it, it’s really no more dangerous than cutting someone’s hood off in a trailer.. and we have all seen that done. 😉
What I really wanted to comment on though, was the utter and complete lack of professionalism on Mr. O’Hare’s part in responding to the criticism of his peers.
I may be a little old fashioned, but you can make valid statements and arguments without sounding like a foul mouthed delinquent. Not only does that, in turn, make you appear just a little smarter, people are more likely to listen to your side of the story.
As for the mod.. well.. it’s great that Brandon is healing up well at this point. Does that mean he will continue to heal successfully? No.. deep scars continue changing over time, and to me, it will be interesting to see what happens a year from now with the healing. Do I think it was a great idea to do this? No. I think that, as it’s been stated, that the smarter idea would have been to do laser hair removal, then a scarification design over that area. But I understand also, that that option would be costly, and sometimes risky and cheap is a far better option when it comes to dealing with one’s budget than safe and expensive for some people.
And when it comes down to it, it’s really no more dangerous than cutting someone’s hood off in a trailer.. and we have all seen that done. 😉
What I really wanted to comment on though, was the utter and complete lack of professionalism on Mr. O’Hare’s part in responding to the criticism of his peers.
I may be a little old fashioned, but you can make valid statements and arguments without sounding like a foul mouthed delinquent. Not only does that, in turn, make you appear just a little smarter, people are more likely to listen to your side of the story.
As for the mod.. well.. it’s great that Brandon is healing up well at this point. Does that mean he will continue to heal successfully? No.. deep scars continue changing over time, and to me, it will be interesting to see what happens a year from now with the healing. Do I think it was a great idea to do this? No. I think that, as it’s been stated, that the smarter idea would have been to do laser hair removal, then a scarification design over that area. But I understand also, that that option would be costly, and sometimes risky and cheap is a far better option when it comes to dealing with one’s budget than safe and expensive for some people.
And when it comes down to it, it’s really no more dangerous than cutting someone’s hood off in a trailer.. and we have all seen that done. 😉
What I really wanted to comment on though, was the utter and complete lack of professionalism on Mr. O’Hare’s part in responding to the criticism of his peers.
I may be a little old fashioned, but you can make valid statements and arguments without sounding like a foul mouthed delinquent. Not only does that, in turn, make you appear just a little smarter, people are more likely to listen to your side of the story.
As for the mod.. well.. it’s great that Brandon is healing up well at this point. Does that mean he will continue to heal successfully? No.. deep scars continue changing over time, and to me, it will be interesting to see what happens a year from now with the healing. Do I think it was a great idea to do this? No. I think that, as it’s been stated, that the smarter idea would have been to do laser hair removal, then a scarification design over that area. But I understand also, that that option would be costly, and sometimes risky and cheap is a far better option when it comes to dealing with one’s budget than safe and expensive for some people.
And when it comes down to it, it’s really no more dangerous than cutting someone’s hood off in a trailer.. and we have all seen that done. 😉
What I really wanted to comment on though, was the utter and complete lack of professionalism on Mr. O’Hare’s part in responding to the criticism of his peers.
I may be a little old fashioned, but you can make valid statements and arguments without sounding like a foul mouthed delinquent. Not only does that, in turn, make you appear just a little smarter, people are more likely to listen to your side of the story.
As for the mod.. well.. it’s great that Brandon is healing up well at this point. Does that mean he will continue to heal successfully? No.. deep scars continue changing over time, and to me, it will be interesting to see what happens a year from now with the healing. Do I think it was a great idea to do this? No. I think that, as it’s been stated, that the smarter idea would have been to do laser hair removal, then a scarification design over that area. But I understand also, that that option would be costly, and sometimes risky and cheap is a far better option when it comes to dealing with one’s budget than safe and expensive for some people.
And when it comes down to it, it’s really no more dangerous than cutting someone’s hood off in a trailer.. and we have all seen that done. 😉
to Shawn O’hare:
I’m not gonna give any comments about ur work or this procedure what u did. it’s not my business and what i think about this procedure, it’s my business, not anyone else.
but what i wanna say after reading ur comments, is if u think u r professional, then act like professional and don’t tell all ppl fuck off who dislike ur work. that’s not professional, innit? being arrogant twat doesn’t lead anywhere and certainly doesn’t give u any respect.
so just concentrate to ur work and don’t waste ur time to arguing with ppl here.
cheers,
samppa
to Shawn O’hare:
I’m not gonna give any comments about ur work or this procedure what u did. it’s not my business and what i think about this procedure, it’s my business, not anyone else.
but what i wanna say after reading ur comments, is if u think u r professional, then act like professional and don’t tell all ppl fuck off who dislike ur work. that’s not professional, innit? being arrogant twat doesn’t lead anywhere and certainly doesn’t give u any respect.
so just concentrate to ur work and don’t waste ur time to arguing with ppl here.
cheers,
samppa
to Shawn O’hare:
I’m not gonna give any comments about ur work or this procedure what u did. it’s not my business and what i think about this procedure, it’s my business, not anyone else.
but what i wanna say after reading ur comments, is if u think u r professional, then act like professional and don’t tell all ppl fuck off who dislike ur work. that’s not professional, innit? being arrogant twat doesn’t lead anywhere and certainly doesn’t give u any respect.
so just concentrate to ur work and don’t waste ur time to arguing with ppl here.
cheers,
samppa
to Shawn O’hare:
I’m not gonna give any comments about ur work or this procedure what u did. it’s not my business and what i think about this procedure, it’s my business, not anyone else.
but what i wanna say after reading ur comments, is if u think u r professional, then act like professional and don’t tell all ppl fuck off who dislike ur work. that’s not professional, innit? being arrogant twat doesn’t lead anywhere and certainly doesn’t give u any respect.
so just concentrate to ur work and don’t waste ur time to arguing with ppl here.
cheers,
samppa
to Shawn O’hare:
I’m not gonna give any comments about ur work or this procedure what u did. it’s not my business and what i think about this procedure, it’s my business, not anyone else.
but what i wanna say after reading ur comments, is if u think u r professional, then act like professional and don’t tell all ppl fuck off who dislike ur work. that’s not professional, innit? being arrogant twat doesn’t lead anywhere and certainly doesn’t give u any respect.
so just concentrate to ur work and don’t waste ur time to arguing with ppl here.
cheers,
samppa
to Shawn O’hare:
I’m not gonna give any comments about ur work or this procedure what u did. it’s not my business and what i think about this procedure, it’s my business, not anyone else.
but what i wanna say after reading ur comments, is if u think u r professional, then act like professional and don’t tell all ppl fuck off who dislike ur work. that’s not professional, innit? being arrogant twat doesn’t lead anywhere and certainly doesn’t give u any respect.
so just concentrate to ur work and don’t waste ur time to arguing with ppl here.
cheers,
samppa
and one more thing…
“Your portfolio does suck Cameron. I’ve never met you, but from the way you’re attacking me on here i’m sure you’re an ass.”
who u are saying that someone’s portfolio sucks?or is ur portfolio so good that u can say that? this kind of comments are so unprofessional man!! grow up!
and one more thing…
“Your portfolio does suck Cameron. I’ve never met you, but from the way you’re attacking me on here i’m sure you’re an ass.”
who u are saying that someone’s portfolio sucks?or is ur portfolio so good that u can say that? this kind of comments are so unprofessional man!! grow up!
and one more thing…
“Your portfolio does suck Cameron. I’ve never met you, but from the way you’re attacking me on here i’m sure you’re an ass.”
who u are saying that someone’s portfolio sucks?or is ur portfolio so good that u can say that? this kind of comments are so unprofessional man!! grow up!
and one more thing…
“Your portfolio does suck Cameron. I’ve never met you, but from the way you’re attacking me on here i’m sure you’re an ass.”
who u are saying that someone’s portfolio sucks?or is ur portfolio so good that u can say that? this kind of comments are so unprofessional man!! grow up!
and one more thing…
“Your portfolio does suck Cameron. I’ve never met you, but from the way you’re attacking me on here i’m sure you’re an ass.”
who u are saying that someone’s portfolio sucks?or is ur portfolio so good that u can say that? this kind of comments are so unprofessional man!! grow up!
and one more thing…
“Your portfolio does suck Cameron. I’ve never met you, but from the way you’re attacking me on here i’m sure you’re an ass.”
who u are saying that someone’s portfolio sucks?or is ur portfolio so good that u can say that? this kind of comments are so unprofessional man!! grow up!
Wait… I didn’t know bertrang lived in a trailer.
Wait… I didn’t know bertrang lived in a trailer.
Wait… I didn’t know bertrang lived in a trailer.
Wait… I didn’t know bertrang lived in a trailer.
Wait… I didn’t know bertrang lived in a trailer.
Wait… I didn’t know bertrang lived in a trailer.
Long story short, it’s great that it’s actually healing well so far and at least this was on a friend/co-worker and not on some random client.
Having said that, Shawn, I did see you doing cuttings at your booth at a tattoo convention, and yes, I did see you photograph someone’s fresh anchors with dirty gloves on. Maybe I was hallucinating from the “stress at the convention”? Whatever… if nothing else, just learn from your mistakes and progress.
To be totally honest, Brandon, you seem like a pretty alright dude. Your portfolio shows that you’ve still got a ways to go before you’re a really solid piercer, but if you got under the wing of someone that really knew what they were doing you’ve got potential. Based on the responses in this public forum and the work you both have posted on your MySpace pages, my advice would be to find someone who is ethical, professional, and skilled and you could have a real future as a piercer instead of just being “that guy that does all the crazy shit”.
Those are just my opinions. Take them or leave them.
Long story short, it’s great that it’s actually healing well so far and at least this was on a friend/co-worker and not on some random client.
Having said that, Shawn, I did see you doing cuttings at your booth at a tattoo convention, and yes, I did see you photograph someone’s fresh anchors with dirty gloves on. Maybe I was hallucinating from the “stress at the convention”? Whatever… if nothing else, just learn from your mistakes and progress.
To be totally honest, Brandon, you seem like a pretty alright dude. Your portfolio shows that you’ve still got a ways to go before you’re a really solid piercer, but if you got under the wing of someone that really knew what they were doing you’ve got potential. Based on the responses in this public forum and the work you both have posted on your MySpace pages, my advice would be to find someone who is ethical, professional, and skilled and you could have a real future as a piercer instead of just being “that guy that does all the crazy shit”.
Those are just my opinions. Take them or leave them.
Long story short, it’s great that it’s actually healing well so far and at least this was on a friend/co-worker and not on some random client.
Having said that, Shawn, I did see you doing cuttings at your booth at a tattoo convention, and yes, I did see you photograph someone’s fresh anchors with dirty gloves on. Maybe I was hallucinating from the “stress at the convention”? Whatever… if nothing else, just learn from your mistakes and progress.
To be totally honest, Brandon, you seem like a pretty alright dude. Your portfolio shows that you’ve still got a ways to go before you’re a really solid piercer, but if you got under the wing of someone that really knew what they were doing you’ve got potential. Based on the responses in this public forum and the work you both have posted on your MySpace pages, my advice would be to find someone who is ethical, professional, and skilled and you could have a real future as a piercer instead of just being “that guy that does all the crazy shit”.
Those are just my opinions. Take them or leave them.
Long story short, it’s great that it’s actually healing well so far and at least this was on a friend/co-worker and not on some random client.
Having said that, Shawn, I did see you doing cuttings at your booth at a tattoo convention, and yes, I did see you photograph someone’s fresh anchors with dirty gloves on. Maybe I was hallucinating from the “stress at the convention”? Whatever… if nothing else, just learn from your mistakes and progress.
To be totally honest, Brandon, you seem like a pretty alright dude. Your portfolio shows that you’ve still got a ways to go before you’re a really solid piercer, but if you got under the wing of someone that really knew what they were doing you’ve got potential. Based on the responses in this public forum and the work you both have posted on your MySpace pages, my advice would be to find someone who is ethical, professional, and skilled and you could have a real future as a piercer instead of just being “that guy that does all the crazy shit”.
Those are just my opinions. Take them or leave them.
Long story short, it’s great that it’s actually healing well so far and at least this was on a friend/co-worker and not on some random client.
Having said that, Shawn, I did see you doing cuttings at your booth at a tattoo convention, and yes, I did see you photograph someone’s fresh anchors with dirty gloves on. Maybe I was hallucinating from the “stress at the convention”? Whatever… if nothing else, just learn from your mistakes and progress.
To be totally honest, Brandon, you seem like a pretty alright dude. Your portfolio shows that you’ve still got a ways to go before you’re a really solid piercer, but if you got under the wing of someone that really knew what they were doing you’ve got potential. Based on the responses in this public forum and the work you both have posted on your MySpace pages, my advice would be to find someone who is ethical, professional, and skilled and you could have a real future as a piercer instead of just being “that guy that does all the crazy shit”.
Those are just my opinions. Take them or leave them.
Long story short, it’s great that it’s actually healing well so far and at least this was on a friend/co-worker and not on some random client.
Having said that, Shawn, I did see you doing cuttings at your booth at a tattoo convention, and yes, I did see you photograph someone’s fresh anchors with dirty gloves on. Maybe I was hallucinating from the “stress at the convention”? Whatever… if nothing else, just learn from your mistakes and progress.
To be totally honest, Brandon, you seem like a pretty alright dude. Your portfolio shows that you’ve still got a ways to go before you’re a really solid piercer, but if you got under the wing of someone that really knew what they were doing you’ve got potential. Based on the responses in this public forum and the work you both have posted on your MySpace pages, my advice would be to find someone who is ethical, professional, and skilled and you could have a real future as a piercer instead of just being “that guy that does all the crazy shit”.
Those are just my opinions. Take them or leave them.
When this first posted i was l was like,”WHOA!! that looks like shit!” then i saw the pics of it healing and was very surprised. fortunately for Brandon it looks like it’ll continue to heal up pretty damn well.
Seeing scarification pieces on modblog that are too deep, too choppy, or just poorly done doesn’t really surprise me anymore. What absolutely does surprise me is the responses that are thrown around by so called “professional” practitioners when their work is critiqued. If you are going to post pics of your work, then you need to be able to take some criticism. Instead of responding like a complete ass and just making things worse. Either take it with a grain of salt, and keep your mouth shut. Or even better, ask the other professionals in here what they would of done differently. Even if this piece does continue to heal perfectly, as a professional it is your duty to continue to improve and learn. With an attitude like yours, that is going to be very hard to do. Somewhere a long the line you forgot that this is a website devoted towards our industry, that means that you should treat it a bit more professionally and act accordingly. But what do i know…. i’ll just pull up my rocking chair with mr. porter, yttrx, meg, and the rest of us ol’ timers, we’ll sit back and watch you continue to make an ass of yourself
When this first posted i was l was like,”WHOA!! that looks like shit!” then i saw the pics of it healing and was very surprised. fortunately for Brandon it looks like it’ll continue to heal up pretty damn well.
Seeing scarification pieces on modblog that are too deep, too choppy, or just poorly done doesn’t really surprise me anymore. What absolutely does surprise me is the responses that are thrown around by so called “professional” practitioners when their work is critiqued. If you are going to post pics of your work, then you need to be able to take some criticism. Instead of responding like a complete ass and just making things worse. Either take it with a grain of salt, and keep your mouth shut. Or even better, ask the other professionals in here what they would of done differently. Even if this piece does continue to heal perfectly, as a professional it is your duty to continue to improve and learn. With an attitude like yours, that is going to be very hard to do. Somewhere a long the line you forgot that this is a website devoted towards our industry, that means that you should treat it a bit more professionally and act accordingly. But what do i know…. i’ll just pull up my rocking chair with mr. porter, yttrx, meg, and the rest of us ol’ timers, we’ll sit back and watch you continue to make an ass of yourself
When this first posted i was l was like,”WHOA!! that looks like shit!” then i saw the pics of it healing and was very surprised. fortunately for Brandon it looks like it’ll continue to heal up pretty damn well.
Seeing scarification pieces on modblog that are too deep, too choppy, or just poorly done doesn’t really surprise me anymore. What absolutely does surprise me is the responses that are thrown around by so called “professional” practitioners when their work is critiqued. If you are going to post pics of your work, then you need to be able to take some criticism. Instead of responding like a complete ass and just making things worse. Either take it with a grain of salt, and keep your mouth shut. Or even better, ask the other professionals in here what they would of done differently. Even if this piece does continue to heal perfectly, as a professional it is your duty to continue to improve and learn. With an attitude like yours, that is going to be very hard to do. Somewhere a long the line you forgot that this is a website devoted towards our industry, that means that you should treat it a bit more professionally and act accordingly. But what do i know…. i’ll just pull up my rocking chair with mr. porter, yttrx, meg, and the rest of us ol’ timers, we’ll sit back and watch you continue to make an ass of yourself
When this first posted i was l was like,”WHOA!! that looks like shit!” then i saw the pics of it healing and was very surprised. fortunately for Brandon it looks like it’ll continue to heal up pretty damn well.
Seeing scarification pieces on modblog that are too deep, too choppy, or just poorly done doesn’t really surprise me anymore. What absolutely does surprise me is the responses that are thrown around by so called “professional” practitioners when their work is critiqued. If you are going to post pics of your work, then you need to be able to take some criticism. Instead of responding like a complete ass and just making things worse. Either take it with a grain of salt, and keep your mouth shut. Or even better, ask the other professionals in here what they would of done differently. Even if this piece does continue to heal perfectly, as a professional it is your duty to continue to improve and learn. With an attitude like yours, that is going to be very hard to do. Somewhere a long the line you forgot that this is a website devoted towards our industry, that means that you should treat it a bit more professionally and act accordingly. But what do i know…. i’ll just pull up my rocking chair with mr. porter, yttrx, meg, and the rest of us ol’ timers, we’ll sit back and watch you continue to make an ass of yourself
When this first posted i was l was like,”WHOA!! that looks like shit!” then i saw the pics of it healing and was very surprised. fortunately for Brandon it looks like it’ll continue to heal up pretty damn well.
Seeing scarification pieces on modblog that are too deep, too choppy, or just poorly done doesn’t really surprise me anymore. What absolutely does surprise me is the responses that are thrown around by so called “professional” practitioners when their work is critiqued. If you are going to post pics of your work, then you need to be able to take some criticism. Instead of responding like a complete ass and just making things worse. Either take it with a grain of salt, and keep your mouth shut. Or even better, ask the other professionals in here what they would of done differently. Even if this piece does continue to heal perfectly, as a professional it is your duty to continue to improve and learn. With an attitude like yours, that is going to be very hard to do. Somewhere a long the line you forgot that this is a website devoted towards our industry, that means that you should treat it a bit more professionally and act accordingly. But what do i know…. i’ll just pull up my rocking chair with mr. porter, yttrx, meg, and the rest of us ol’ timers, we’ll sit back and watch you continue to make an ass of yourself
When this first posted i was l was like,”WHOA!! that looks like shit!” then i saw the pics of it healing and was very surprised. fortunately for Brandon it looks like it’ll continue to heal up pretty damn well.
Seeing scarification pieces on modblog that are too deep, too choppy, or just poorly done doesn’t really surprise me anymore. What absolutely does surprise me is the responses that are thrown around by so called “professional” practitioners when their work is critiqued. If you are going to post pics of your work, then you need to be able to take some criticism. Instead of responding like a complete ass and just making things worse. Either take it with a grain of salt, and keep your mouth shut. Or even better, ask the other professionals in here what they would of done differently. Even if this piece does continue to heal perfectly, as a professional it is your duty to continue to improve and learn. With an attitude like yours, that is going to be very hard to do. Somewhere a long the line you forgot that this is a website devoted towards our industry, that means that you should treat it a bit more professionally and act accordingly. But what do i know…. i’ll just pull up my rocking chair with mr. porter, yttrx, meg, and the rest of us ol’ timers, we’ll sit back and watch you continue to make an ass of yourself
Just make sure that chair is real close to mine John. I like to cop a feel now and then.
Just make sure that chair is real close to mine John. I like to cop a feel now and then.
Just make sure that chair is real close to mine John. I like to cop a feel now and then.
Just make sure that chair is real close to mine John. I like to cop a feel now and then.
Just make sure that chair is real close to mine John. I like to cop a feel now and then.
Just make sure that chair is real close to mine John. I like to cop a feel now and then.
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