Most of us have done things we wish we could take back—bad choices, awkward encounters, or words we regret saying. But few regrets are as bold—or as permanent—as Ethan “ModBoy” Bramble’s.
Ethan, an Australian who proudly calls himself a body modification enthusiast, has taken his appearance to the extreme. He’s covered almost every inch of his body in tattoos—more than 200 in total. And while tattoos have become increasingly common in mainstream culture, Ethan went far beyond what most people would consider.
He Started Young—and Went All In
Ethan began altering his body at just 11 years old, starting with stretching his earlobes. Over time, he took things to new extremes—splitting his tongue, removing his belly button, and covering his face in ink.
The cost of his transformation? Roughly $39,000 USD. But now, in his 20s, he’s starting to rethink those choices.
Facing Regret
Ethan recently opened up about his journey on LadBibleTV’s No Filter series, where he admitted that not everything he did was worth it.
“I guess you could say I regret some tattoos,” he said. “Not just regret—I think there’s a difference between regret and wanting to be seen differently.”
Rethinking His Image—for Himself and His Daughter
As a father, Ethan is especially aware of how his appearance affects others—especially his young daughter. Even something as simple as walking her to school can feel complicated.
“The face is a big deal,” he said. “It can be a real problem for some people—not everyone—but I probably wouldn’t want my daughter to have to deal with that until she’s older.”
He added, “I wish I hadn’t gone so extreme with my face.”
The Painful Process of Moving On
Now, Ethan is trying to reverse some of those decisions. For over a year, he’s been undergoing laser tattoo removal—a notoriously painful and pricey process.
“I’ve probably had it done six or seven times now,” he said. “We’re doing it in sections. I started because I was dealing with anxiety and mental health issues. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why, but I think a lot of it came from having a face covered in tattoos.”
Even though it hurts, Ethan says he’s hopeful. “I’m happy with how I look now, but I’m also happy knowing that over the next couple of years, my face tattoos will continue to fade. I’m just clearing the canvas.”
