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 Friday Follow-up

Last week in the Follow-up I asked you to send in pictures of scars that are several years old, and boy did you deliver.  While seeing a scar after 6 months or a year can give a good indication as to what the scar will look like, a photo of a scar that is 3-4 years old can give you a definitive look at how a scar can heal up over time.  This week’s scar comes from IAM member EvanxBurkeWay back in 2007 Evan’s scar made it to ModBlog when it was still fresh from the 5 hour cutting by Wes from Electric Chair in Riverside, CA.

So, here it is, 4 years ago shortly after it was cut.

Keep reading to see how it looks today.

Four long years later, the scar is still very visible and slightly raised.

Now Evan’s scar wasn’t the only older scar sent in over the past week.  Be sure to head over to the scarification galleries to see what else has been submitted.

Comments

33 responses to “The Friday Follow-up”

  1. inka Avatar
    inka

    Very nice.

  2. inka Avatar
    inka

    Very nice.

  3. inka Avatar
    inka

    Very nice.

  4. begotten Avatar
    begotten

    GREAT!

  5. begotten Avatar
    begotten

    GREAT!

  6. begotten Avatar
    begotten

    GREAT!

  7. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    That looks fantastic!

  8. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    That looks fantastic!

  9. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    That looks fantastic!

  10. Smurf666 Avatar
    Smurf666

    Has he made the scar on his arm into a lightsaber? Haha, cool!

  11. Smurf666 Avatar
    Smurf666

    Has he made the scar on his arm into a lightsaber? Haha, cool!

  12. Smurf666 Avatar
    Smurf666

    Has he made the scar on his arm into a lightsaber? Haha, cool!

  13. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    that is one beautiful scar.

  14. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    that is one beautiful scar.

  15. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    that is one beautiful scar.

  16. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Exquisite!

  17. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Exquisite!

  18. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Exquisite!

  19. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    WOW that is beautiful

  20. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    WOW that is beautiful

  21. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    WOW that is beautiful

  22. JakeMindsnared Avatar

    Damn Cool! great results! and lightsaber- thats awesome!

  23. JakeMindsnared Avatar

    Damn Cool! great results! and lightsaber- thats awesome!

  24. JakeMindsnared Avatar

    Damn Cool! great results! and lightsaber- thats awesome!

  25. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Wow. That’s held up well. Looks like he’s gained some tattoos over the years as well.

  26. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Wow. That’s held up well. Looks like he’s gained some tattoos over the years as well.

  27. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Wow. That’s held up well. Looks like he’s gained some tattoos over the years as well.

  28. Darkonyx Avatar

    Wow great lookig scar!

  29. Darkonyx Avatar

    Wow great lookig scar!

  30. Darkonyx Avatar

    Wow great lookig scar!

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