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.

A new spin on tattoo cover-ups.

My first reaction to this photo was “OUCH!”  This electrocautery BME logo is forever imprinted into IAM member Chavito.

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Closer view after the jump.

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Comments

68 responses to “A new spin on tattoo cover-ups.”

  1. sean Avatar
    sean

    Cover up? Closer view? Someone was slacking with this post.

  2. sean Avatar
    sean

    Cover up? Closer view? Someone was slacking with this post.

  3. sean Avatar
    sean

    Cover up? Closer view? Someone was slacking with this post.

  4. sean Avatar
    sean

    Cover up? Closer view? Someone was slacking with this post.

  5. jayessebee Avatar

    That will be interesting to see all healed up, I like the idea

  6. jayessebee Avatar

    That will be interesting to see all healed up, I like the idea

  7. jayessebee Avatar

    That will be interesting to see all healed up, I like the idea

  8. jayessebee Avatar

    That will be interesting to see all healed up, I like the idea

  9. Muna Avatar
    Muna

    I find it extremely interesting how you can still see the ink even through the burns. I wonder what that will look like healed and if the scars will diminish the ink they cover or if there will still be definitive shadows.

  10. Muna Avatar
    Muna

    I find it extremely interesting how you can still see the ink even through the burns. I wonder what that will look like healed and if the scars will diminish the ink they cover or if there will still be definitive shadows.

  11. Muna Avatar
    Muna

    I find it extremely interesting how you can still see the ink even through the burns. I wonder what that will look like healed and if the scars will diminish the ink they cover or if there will still be definitive shadows.

  12. Muna Avatar
    Muna

    I find it extremely interesting how you can still see the ink even through the burns. I wonder what that will look like healed and if the scars will diminish the ink they cover or if there will still be definitive shadows.

  13. Jen Avatar

    Sean – Slacking? All we were sent were these two photos. They’re almost identical. The second is closer. There was no explanation. I don’t know if it’s a cover up or not, it was kind of a joke. Unfortunately I can only work with what I’m given and in this case it was 2 photos and the name of the person whose body this is. Maybe if Chavito sees the post he can offer more insight into it.

  14. Jen Avatar

    Sean – Slacking? All we were sent were these two photos. They’re almost identical. The second is closer. There was no explanation. I don’t know if it’s a cover up or not, it was kind of a joke. Unfortunately I can only work with what I’m given and in this case it was 2 photos and the name of the person whose body this is. Maybe if Chavito sees the post he can offer more insight into it.

  15. Jen Avatar

    Sean – Slacking? All we were sent were these two photos. They’re almost identical. The second is closer. There was no explanation. I don’t know if it’s a cover up or not, it was kind of a joke. Unfortunately I can only work with what I’m given and in this case it was 2 photos and the name of the person whose body this is. Maybe if Chavito sees the post he can offer more insight into it.

  16. Jen Avatar

    Sean – Slacking? All we were sent were these two photos. They’re almost identical. The second is closer. There was no explanation. I don’t know if it’s a cover up or not, it was kind of a joke. Unfortunately I can only work with what I’m given and in this case it was 2 photos and the name of the person whose body this is. Maybe if Chavito sees the post he can offer more insight into it.

  17. Keith Avatar
    Keith

    Much better than a big dark cover up tattoo!

  18. Keith Avatar
    Keith

    Much better than a big dark cover up tattoo!

  19. Keith Avatar
    Keith

    Much better than a big dark cover up tattoo!

  20. Keith Avatar
    Keith

    Much better than a big dark cover up tattoo!

  21. Leilani Rose Avatar

    I think its cool that you can still see pieces of the tattoos in parts of the scar… I was going to continue but then I read the other comments which I usually do before hand. Im just going to say. I second what Muna said

  22. Leilani Rose Avatar

    I think its cool that you can still see pieces of the tattoos in parts of the scar… I was going to continue but then I read the other comments which I usually do before hand. Im just going to say. I second what Muna said

  23. Leilani Rose Avatar

    I think its cool that you can still see pieces of the tattoos in parts of the scar… I was going to continue but then I read the other comments which I usually do before hand. Im just going to say. I second what Muna said

  24. Leilani Rose Avatar

    I think its cool that you can still see pieces of the tattoos in parts of the scar… I was going to continue but then I read the other comments which I usually do before hand. Im just going to say. I second what Muna said

  25. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    cant wait to see it healed!

  26. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    cant wait to see it healed!

  27. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    cant wait to see it healed!

  28. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    cant wait to see it healed!

  29. nature223 Avatar

    that……. sucks

  30. nature223 Avatar

    that……. sucks

  31. nature223 Avatar

    that……. sucks

  32. nature223 Avatar

    that……. sucks

  33. retro_vertigo Avatar
    retro_vertigo

    i got a gnarly burn on one of my tattoos last summer, and nothing happened to the ink in that spot, except it is slightly darker now… would love to see a healed pic!

  34. retro_vertigo Avatar
    retro_vertigo

    i got a gnarly burn on one of my tattoos last summer, and nothing happened to the ink in that spot, except it is slightly darker now… would love to see a healed pic!

  35. retro_vertigo Avatar
    retro_vertigo

    i got a gnarly burn on one of my tattoos last summer, and nothing happened to the ink in that spot, except it is slightly darker now… would love to see a healed pic!

  36. retro_vertigo Avatar
    retro_vertigo

    i got a gnarly burn on one of my tattoos last summer, and nothing happened to the ink in that spot, except it is slightly darker now… would love to see a healed pic!

  37. trip Avatar
    trip

    since the skin has been burned i wonder what the discoloration would look like the ink is still in the skin its just been alterd

  38. trip Avatar
    trip

    since the skin has been burned i wonder what the discoloration would look like the ink is still in the skin its just been alterd

  39. trip Avatar
    trip

    since the skin has been burned i wonder what the discoloration would look like the ink is still in the skin its just been alterd

  40. trip Avatar
    trip

    since the skin has been burned i wonder what the discoloration would look like the ink is still in the skin its just been alterd

  41. toxic_sunset Avatar

    Ooh, I’m curious to see how it heals! I hope they send follow-up photos.

  42. toxic_sunset Avatar

    Ooh, I’m curious to see how it heals! I hope they send follow-up photos.

  43. toxic_sunset Avatar

    Ooh, I’m curious to see how it heals! I hope they send follow-up photos.

  44. toxic_sunset Avatar

    Ooh, I’m curious to see how it heals! I hope they send follow-up photos.

  45. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    Mmm
    I don’t like this so much =/

  46. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    Mmm
    I don’t like this so much =/

  47. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    Mmm
    I don’t like this so much =/

  48. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    Mmm
    I don’t like this so much =/

  49. print tattoo designs Avatar

    Man that looks painful im not sure I understand how it was done?

  50. print tattoo designs Avatar

    Man that looks painful im not sure I understand how it was done?

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