Man Has 170 Tattoos Removed From His Face



A man who was tattooed on 95% of his body has revealed what he looks like after having five excruciating surgeries to remove the ink. Leandro de Souza, from the Brazilian border city of Bagé, once held the title of Brazil's most tattooed man. He got his first tattoo when he was just 13 years old and said the ink masterpieces were inspired by popular rock bands, including Nirvana, Guns N' Roses and Metallica. However, the 36-year-old had a change of heart after becoming a Christian and began the painful journey of getting more than 170 tattoos removed with lasers at Hell Tattoo in São Paulo. Leandro now looks unrecognizable, as he has also begun growing back his brunette hair after previously going bald to show off the body art on his head. However, his transformation is not over, as he still has to undergo three more sessions, which are scheduled every three months and last 30 to 40 minutes. Still, Leandro says it’s the best investment he’s ever made.