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.

“it smells like a turd covered in burnt hair!”

I had to steal the title for this post directly from xomateos’s diary entry about the procedure. How could I possibly come up with a better title than that?

Anyhow, xomateo originally had these scars cut/removed by the talented John Joyce. A year later he had his lovely koala go back over the scars with a cautery pen to retouch the scar and hopefully kill off the follicles that regrew. This was her first time using a cautery pen and it looks like she did a damn fine job!

Apparently they plan to make these scars a yearly tradition. I suggested next year they try cold branding, because if it doesn’t kill the follicles it will likely make them grow in white and that is cool all in and of itself! So we shall see what 2011 and on brings for Mateo’s head!

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For a few more shots of the procedure and finished result, keep on keeping on.

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I bought my very first cautery pen from BME Shop several years ago. They don’t sell them anymore, but they do sell a TON of other rad stuff for the body mod aficionado or DIY modder. Rachel has extended the 30% off sale at BME shop  until April 6th! It is good for everything but anesthetics, scalpels and dermal punches and all you have to do to take advantage of this is use the coupon code “worldtour” when ordering!

Comments

84 responses to ““it smells like a turd covered in burnt hair!””

  1. Vombie Avatar

    I really like the slightly concave plugs in his nostrils.
    and everything
    lovely!

  2. Vombie Avatar

    I really like the slightly concave plugs in his nostrils.
    and everything
    lovely!

  3. Vombie Avatar

    I really like the slightly concave plugs in his nostrils.
    and everything
    lovely!

  4. Vombie Avatar

    I really like the slightly concave plugs in his nostrils.
    and everything
    lovely!

  5. Jumpino Avatar

    Does he normally let his hair grow out?

  6. Jumpino Avatar

    Does he normally let his hair grow out?

  7. Jumpino Avatar

    Does he normally let his hair grow out?

  8. Jumpino Avatar

    Does he normally let his hair grow out?

  9. kaytee Avatar
    kaytee

    <3 way body arts

  10. kaytee Avatar
    kaytee

    <3 way body arts

  11. kaytee Avatar
    kaytee

    <3 way body arts

  12. kaytee Avatar
    kaytee

    <3 way body arts

  13. nae Avatar

    Awww!! I love Sam and Mateo!

  14. nae Avatar

    Awww!! I love Sam and Mateo!

  15. nae Avatar

    Awww!! I love Sam and Mateo!

  16. nae Avatar

    Awww!! I love Sam and Mateo!

  17. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    I love it. Actually i like all his mods, it looks like there’s thought put into them, they suit him.

  18. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    I love it. Actually i like all his mods, it looks like there’s thought put into them, they suit him.

  19. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    I love it. Actually i like all his mods, it looks like there’s thought put into them, they suit him.

  20. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    I love it. Actually i like all his mods, it looks like there’s thought put into them, they suit him.

  21. crna Avatar
    crna

    Wow, handsome guy with really nice mods, he can pull off those nose plugs (most people I’ve ran across couldn’t), but I kind of feel sorry for his ears. Too many holes 🙁

  22. crna Avatar
    crna

    Wow, handsome guy with really nice mods, he can pull off those nose plugs (most people I’ve ran across couldn’t), but I kind of feel sorry for his ears. Too many holes 🙁

  23. crna Avatar
    crna

    Wow, handsome guy with really nice mods, he can pull off those nose plugs (most people I’ve ran across couldn’t), but I kind of feel sorry for his ears. Too many holes 🙁

  24. crna Avatar
    crna

    Wow, handsome guy with really nice mods, he can pull off those nose plugs (most people I’ve ran across couldn’t), but I kind of feel sorry for his ears. Too many holes 🙁

  25. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Just out of curiosity – how big are his lobes? Also, I’m a big fan of the stretched nostrils, not many people can pull them off.

  26. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Just out of curiosity – how big are his lobes? Also, I’m a big fan of the stretched nostrils, not many people can pull them off.

  27. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Just out of curiosity – how big are his lobes? Also, I’m a big fan of the stretched nostrils, not many people can pull them off.

  28. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Just out of curiosity – how big are his lobes? Also, I’m a big fan of the stretched nostrils, not many people can pull them off.

  29. splanchna Avatar
    splanchna

    SeXXXy, even w/out the stripes. Looks good you guys <3

  30. splanchna Avatar
    splanchna

    SeXXXy, even w/out the stripes. Looks good you guys <3

  31. splanchna Avatar
    splanchna

    SeXXXy, even w/out the stripes. Looks good you guys <3

  32. splanchna Avatar
    splanchna

    SeXXXy, even w/out the stripes. Looks good you guys <3

  33. B Avatar
    B

    looks awesome…I cant wait to see it healed up! all his facial jewelry looks great on him i love the lip plug!

  34. B Avatar
    B

    looks awesome…I cant wait to see it healed up! all his facial jewelry looks great on him i love the lip plug!

  35. B Avatar
    B

    looks awesome…I cant wait to see it healed up! all his facial jewelry looks great on him i love the lip plug!

  36. B Avatar
    B

    looks awesome…I cant wait to see it healed up! all his facial jewelry looks great on him i love the lip plug!

  37. Tony Avatar
    Tony

    What’s going on with his ears exactly? It looks like he’s had his anti tragi removed? Whatever it is it looks awesome.

  38. Tony Avatar
    Tony

    What’s going on with his ears exactly? It looks like he’s had his anti tragi removed? Whatever it is it looks awesome.

  39. Tony Avatar
    Tony

    What’s going on with his ears exactly? It looks like he’s had his anti tragi removed? Whatever it is it looks awesome.

  40. Tony Avatar
    Tony

    What’s going on with his ears exactly? It looks like he’s had his anti tragi removed? Whatever it is it looks awesome.

  41. no tripppas Avatar

    cooool 🙂
    nah ive seen pics of this guy and he always has his hair like that.
    i can tell he used to have the snakebites stretched? am i right?

  42. no tripppas Avatar

    cooool 🙂
    nah ive seen pics of this guy and he always has his hair like that.
    i can tell he used to have the snakebites stretched? am i right?

  43. no tripppas Avatar

    cooool 🙂
    nah ive seen pics of this guy and he always has his hair like that.
    i can tell he used to have the snakebites stretched? am i right?

  44. no tripppas Avatar

    cooool 🙂
    nah ive seen pics of this guy and he always has his hair like that.
    i can tell he used to have the snakebites stretched? am i right?

  45. Dazed and Confused Avatar
    Dazed and Confused

    no tripppas: Yes, I would say his snakebites were stretched, not sure if he’s downsizing still but those are definitely larger than normal still I’d say 10g.

    OT: love his lobes… everything seems to fit him perfectly, a lot better than some people I’ve seen that just get piercings willy nilly.

  46. Dazed and Confused Avatar
    Dazed and Confused

    no tripppas: Yes, I would say his snakebites were stretched, not sure if he’s downsizing still but those are definitely larger than normal still I’d say 10g.

    OT: love his lobes… everything seems to fit him perfectly, a lot better than some people I’ve seen that just get piercings willy nilly.

  47. Dazed and Confused Avatar
    Dazed and Confused

    no tripppas: Yes, I would say his snakebites were stretched, not sure if he’s downsizing still but those are definitely larger than normal still I’d say 10g.

    OT: love his lobes… everything seems to fit him perfectly, a lot better than some people I’ve seen that just get piercings willy nilly.

  48. Dazed and Confused Avatar
    Dazed and Confused

    no tripppas: Yes, I would say his snakebites were stretched, not sure if he’s downsizing still but those are definitely larger than normal still I’d say 10g.

    OT: love his lobes… everything seems to fit him perfectly, a lot better than some people I’ve seen that just get piercings willy nilly.

  49. Madison Avatar
    Madison

    He’s beautiful! && i also love those concave nostril plugs they look really nice

  50. Madison Avatar
    Madison

    He’s beautiful! && i also love those concave nostril plugs they look really nice

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