Ethan “ModBoy” Bramble, 24, became known in Australia for transforming his body into one of the most extreme tattooed appearances online. Nearly 95% of his skin was covered in ink, along with modified features such as blackened eyes, stretched ears, and a split tongue. For years, his look attracted attention and a large following, with many people watching each stage of his transformation.

Everything changed when he became a father. Holding his daughter made him see himself differently, no longer through the lens of online attention but through the eyes of someone he deeply cared about. He began to worry about how she might be affected by public reactions to his appearance as she grew up.

That shift in perspective led him to reconsider many of his past decisions. What once felt like self-expression started to feel heavier, especially when thinking about the future he wanted for his child. He began the difficult decision of tattoo removal, a process known for being long, painful, and expensive.

Each laser session slowly fades the ink, but the process is far from easy. The experience is physically painful and emotionally challenging, as parts of his past are literally being removed layer by layer. Still, he continues, motivated by the desire to create a calmer and more comfortable environment for his daughter.

While opinions remain divided online, his focus is now on fatherhood and change. His daughter responds without judgment, simply seeing him as “Dad.” For Ethan, the transformation is no longer about appearance or shock value—it is about growth, responsibility, and choosing what kind of future he wants to share with his child.