Ethan “ModBoy” Bramble, an Australian known for his extreme body modifications, started altering his appearance at just 11. He’s had over 200 tattoos, stretched ears, a split tongue, and even removed his belly button—spending nearly $39,000 to become a living artwork.

But since becoming a father, Ethan’s outlook has changed. He now regrets some of his choices, especially the tattoos on his face, which draw unwanted attention to him and his daughter.

He’s begun painful laser removal treatments to erase parts of his past. While it’s been tough, Ethan says each session brings him closer to the person he wants to be.

His story is one of transformation, showing it’s never too late to grow, change, and start over.