After a life-changing car crash, Pavel lost his nose and one eye. With diabetes complicating surgeries, he eventually chose to remove his remaining eye to protect his health.
Instead of a glass prosthetic, Pavel opted for a hyperrealistic tattoo—something never attempted before. A skilled medical tattoo artist spent a year studying his photos, mixing custom pigments, and practicing on synthetic skin to create the illusion of an eye.
When the tattoo began to take shape, Pavel smiled and said, “Wow! It actually looks like something!”
His journey is a powerful example of how tattoos can go beyond art—restoring confidence, healing wounds, and helping people reclaim their identity.