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.

The amazing vanishing scarification!

Almost 2 years ago Modblog made this post about my friend Robin’s scarification piece that was done for her at Scarwars.  It was a well done piece by a respected artist, yet now (almost 3 years after it was originally done) it has all but vanished.

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Robin, sent me these pics and asked if I would be interested in posting them here. Of course i was interested. This is an important thing for people to see. Robin (like myself) is not prone to scarring heavily and even the best work, and most diligent aftercare isn’t enough to guarantee the raised and highly visible scar that was desired. I post this not to discourage people from getting scarification work done, but to educate them of the realistic possibilities it will not end up as bold as intended.

For two more shots, keep on keeping on.

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Comments

184 responses to “The amazing vanishing scarification!”

  1. chokehold Avatar

    I wouldn’t say that all of it was done for nothing. Scarification brings a lot more than just a final product.

  2. chokehold Avatar

    I wouldn’t say that all of it was done for nothing. Scarification brings a lot more than just a final product.

  3. chokehold Avatar

    I wouldn’t say that all of it was done for nothing. Scarification brings a lot more than just a final product.

  4. chokehold Avatar

    I wouldn’t say that all of it was done for nothing. Scarification brings a lot more than just a final product.

  5. BettyAtlas Avatar

    Mine has faded in a similar way, but I find myself liking it more. Scars are so unique because they heal and move based entirely on your body.

  6. BettyAtlas Avatar

    Mine has faded in a similar way, but I find myself liking it more. Scars are so unique because they heal and move based entirely on your body.

  7. BettyAtlas Avatar

    Mine has faded in a similar way, but I find myself liking it more. Scars are so unique because they heal and move based entirely on your body.

  8. BettyAtlas Avatar

    Mine has faded in a similar way, but I find myself liking it more. Scars are so unique because they heal and move based entirely on your body.

  9. andersson Avatar
    andersson

    ntl, looks nice)

  10. andersson Avatar
    andersson

    ntl, looks nice)

  11. andersson Avatar
    andersson

    ntl, looks nice)

  12. andersson Avatar
    andersson

    ntl, looks nice)

  13. ghostinthewood Avatar
    ghostinthewood

    I think its really cool that way, so long as it stays that way and doesnt completely fade out.

  14. ghostinthewood Avatar
    ghostinthewood

    I think its really cool that way, so long as it stays that way and doesnt completely fade out.

  15. ghostinthewood Avatar
    ghostinthewood

    I think its really cool that way, so long as it stays that way and doesnt completely fade out.

  16. ghostinthewood Avatar
    ghostinthewood

    I think its really cool that way, so long as it stays that way and doesnt completely fade out.

  17. Monoceros Avatar
    Monoceros

    My scarifications, only about a year old, are also already fading.

    One of the things I love about my scars though, is their constant evolution. Unlike a tattoo, the healing is a large part of the appeal, at least to me.

  18. Monoceros Avatar
    Monoceros

    My scarifications, only about a year old, are also already fading.

    One of the things I love about my scars though, is their constant evolution. Unlike a tattoo, the healing is a large part of the appeal, at least to me.

  19. Monoceros Avatar
    Monoceros

    My scarifications, only about a year old, are also already fading.

    One of the things I love about my scars though, is their constant evolution. Unlike a tattoo, the healing is a large part of the appeal, at least to me.

  20. Monoceros Avatar
    Monoceros

    My scarifications, only about a year old, are also already fading.

    One of the things I love about my scars though, is their constant evolution. Unlike a tattoo, the healing is a large part of the appeal, at least to me.

  21. Therese Avatar
    Therese

    Bummer that it faded but I actually kind like it like this.

  22. Therese Avatar
    Therese

    Bummer that it faded but I actually kind like it like this.

  23. Therese Avatar
    Therese

    Bummer that it faded but I actually kind like it like this.

  24. Therese Avatar
    Therese

    Bummer that it faded but I actually kind like it like this.

  25. KnifeInTheMarathon Avatar

    I have two skin removal pieces on both legs and six years after is kinda vanished but i like how it looks. The skin removal on my arm still pretty visible after seven years

  26. KnifeInTheMarathon Avatar

    I have two skin removal pieces on both legs and six years after is kinda vanished but i like how it looks. The skin removal on my arm still pretty visible after seven years

  27. KnifeInTheMarathon Avatar

    I have two skin removal pieces on both legs and six years after is kinda vanished but i like how it looks. The skin removal on my arm still pretty visible after seven years

  28. KnifeInTheMarathon Avatar

    I have two skin removal pieces on both legs and six years after is kinda vanished but i like how it looks. The skin removal on my arm still pretty visible after seven years

  29. VOMIT Avatar

    I guess it isn’t for nothing, but it’s still a bummer. I mean I like how scars change and fade overtime but I’d be disappointed if a big piece like that faded to that extent.

  30. VOMIT Avatar

    I guess it isn’t for nothing, but it’s still a bummer. I mean I like how scars change and fade overtime but I’d be disappointed if a big piece like that faded to that extent.

  31. VOMIT Avatar

    I guess it isn’t for nothing, but it’s still a bummer. I mean I like how scars change and fade overtime but I’d be disappointed if a big piece like that faded to that extent.

  32. VOMIT Avatar

    I guess it isn’t for nothing, but it’s still a bummer. I mean I like how scars change and fade overtime but I’d be disappointed if a big piece like that faded to that extent.

  33. CalmLlama Avatar
    CalmLlama

    Since ive gotten psoriasis i haven’t gotten any scars except from sutures and piercings. I’m not sure the exact reason but the gene that causes psoriasis greatly reduces scarring, and 1 out of every 10 people have that gene.

  34. CalmLlama Avatar
    CalmLlama

    Since ive gotten psoriasis i haven’t gotten any scars except from sutures and piercings. I’m not sure the exact reason but the gene that causes psoriasis greatly reduces scarring, and 1 out of every 10 people have that gene.

  35. CalmLlama Avatar
    CalmLlama

    Since ive gotten psoriasis i haven’t gotten any scars except from sutures and piercings. I’m not sure the exact reason but the gene that causes psoriasis greatly reduces scarring, and 1 out of every 10 people have that gene.

  36. CalmLlama Avatar
    CalmLlama

    Since ive gotten psoriasis i haven’t gotten any scars except from sutures and piercings. I’m not sure the exact reason but the gene that causes psoriasis greatly reduces scarring, and 1 out of every 10 people have that gene.

  37. Dustin Avatar

    I had a scar piece done on my calf, all single-line, no removal. It healed up very subtly by design (I didn’t aggitate, pick, or otherwise mess with the wounds) and I really like it that way. I guess it’s what you’re going for, I suppose.

  38. Dustin Avatar

    I had a scar piece done on my calf, all single-line, no removal. It healed up very subtly by design (I didn’t aggitate, pick, or otherwise mess with the wounds) and I really like it that way. I guess it’s what you’re going for, I suppose.

  39. Dustin Avatar

    I had a scar piece done on my calf, all single-line, no removal. It healed up very subtly by design (I didn’t aggitate, pick, or otherwise mess with the wounds) and I really like it that way. I guess it’s what you’re going for, I suppose.

  40. Dustin Avatar

    I had a scar piece done on my calf, all single-line, no removal. It healed up very subtly by design (I didn’t aggitate, pick, or otherwise mess with the wounds) and I really like it that way. I guess it’s what you’re going for, I suppose.

  41. Dustin Avatar

    I don’t like the last sentence in my previous post, so allow me to revise it.

    *It’s all about what you’re going for, I suppose.*

  42. Dustin Avatar

    I don’t like the last sentence in my previous post, so allow me to revise it.

    *It’s all about what you’re going for, I suppose.*

  43. Dustin Avatar

    I don’t like the last sentence in my previous post, so allow me to revise it.

    *It’s all about what you’re going for, I suppose.*

  44. Dustin Avatar

    I don’t like the last sentence in my previous post, so allow me to revise it.

    *It’s all about what you’re going for, I suppose.*

  45. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    I’ve always wondered about this, glad you posted it. I don’t scar easily and the times i’ve thought I would have pretty brutal scars are all faded now. I don’t think that mine would last either, sadly 🙁

  46. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    I’ve always wondered about this, glad you posted it. I don’t scar easily and the times i’ve thought I would have pretty brutal scars are all faded now. I don’t think that mine would last either, sadly 🙁

  47. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    I’ve always wondered about this, glad you posted it. I don’t scar easily and the times i’ve thought I would have pretty brutal scars are all faded now. I don’t think that mine would last either, sadly 🙁

  48. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    I’ve always wondered about this, glad you posted it. I don’t scar easily and the times i’ve thought I would have pretty brutal scars are all faded now. I don’t think that mine would last either, sadly 🙁

  49. AndraeaLynne Avatar

    Shame that it’s faded so much… I know when I was considering getting a scarification piece (before I realized that I liked the look of the red more than the healed scar), I was going to have it shaded with tattoo ink so the cut lines would be really defined.

    I still think it looks pretty neat, though 🙂

  50. AndraeaLynne Avatar

    Shame that it’s faded so much… I know when I was considering getting a scarification piece (before I realized that I liked the look of the red more than the healed scar), I was going to have it shaded with tattoo ink so the cut lines would be really defined.

    I still think it looks pretty neat, though 🙂

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