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Pete Davidson revealed a small vertical side-face tattoo that reads 'Scottie' to honor his daughter, shown during CinemaCon as he continues his long tattoo-removal journey; he described fatherhood as “awesome” and noted he’s protective of his family, including his relationship with Elsie Hewitt and their baby Scottie born in late 2025.
Pete Davidson revealed largely tattoo-free arms at CinemaCon 2026 after years of laser tattoo removal, showing the progress from his roughly 200 ink designs. He’s kept sentimental pieces (a mom tattoo labeled MOMTATTOO and his dad’s ID) and Sopranos-inspired tats, while noting the process began in 2020 and has been painfully slow but transformative. The SNL alum also shares daughter Scottie with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, and has documented the journey along the way.
Pete Davidson appeared at CinemaCon 2026 with bare arms to showcase progress in his tattoo-removal journey while promoting How to Rob a Bank with director David Leitch. He has been removing tattoos for years, noting the process could take about another decade and citing his past struggles with addiction and self-image, which made tattoos feel like a reminder of a sad period; he even faked tattoo-free skin for a fashion campaign last year.
Pete Davidson says he's nearly tattoo-free after six years and about $200,000 spent on laser removal, shrinking a body once covered in 200+ tattoos (including Jaws, SpongeBob, and a Hillary Clinton portrait) to largely clean skin; the process is slow and painful with six-week healing cycles, and he will continue removing ink on his torso and back, a change he says is tied to sobriety, with a CinemaCon appearance revealing much of the ink gone.
Leandro de Souza, once Brazil’s most tattooed man with 170 tattoos covering 95% of his body, has undergone tattoo removal after a life of hedonism and hardship, including homelessness and substance abuse, triggered by personal struggles and a spiritual awakening. He shares his painful journey of laser removal and hopes to rebuild his life, support his family, and find meaningful employment.
Leandro de Souza, once known as Brazil's most tattooed man with over 170 tattoos covering 95% of his body, has undergone multiple surgeries to remove his tattoos after converting to evangelical Christianity and feeling trapped by his ink. His transformation was driven by a desire for a new life, including finding a job and helping his mother, and was supported by a free tattoo removal clinic. His story highlights a significant personal change and quest for a fresh start.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D has explained her decision to cover most of her body with solid black ink, replacing her old tattoos. She stated that her previous designs no longer represent her and she enjoys the sleek blackout aesthetic. Von D tried laser tattoo removal but found it unrealistic due to the extensive coverage she wanted to remove. She has undergone 17 sessions and nearly 40 hours of tattooing to achieve about 80% coverage. Von D emphasized that beauty is subjective and urged viewers to refrain from leaving negative comments. She also addressed concerns about the health effects of extensive tattooing, stating that she has never experienced any negative effects and believes there are more toxic substances in everyday products.
Tattoo artist Kat Von D revealed on Instagram that she is in the process of "blacking out" her tattoos, with 80 percent of the work already done after 17 sessions spanning nearly 40 hours. Von D explained that she chose this method instead of laser tattoo removal due to the extensive coverage she wanted to remove. She addressed concerns about health risks, stating that she has never experienced negative effects from tattoos and believes there are more toxic substances in everyday products. Von D decided to cover up her tattoos because they no longer align with her current self and she finds satisfaction in having a clean slate.
Taylor White, who was forcibly tattooed on her face with obscenities at the age of 21, is finally getting her blackout face tattoo removed with the help of a generous stranger, Karridy Askenasy. The tattoo became a barrier for her to find employment in the mental health field, and she faced rejection due to her appearance. Askenasy, after hearing her story on TikTok, offered to fund her tattoo removal sessions, and Removery, a laser tattoo-removal company, agreed to perform the procedure at no cost. The removal process is estimated to take upwards of two years, but White is determined to leave behind the painful reminder of her past.
Tattoos have a complex interaction with the immune system, with macrophages attempting to remove the ink particles but failing to do so. This process is also responsible for tattoo removal. Some studies suggest that tattoos could have a "priming" effect on the immune system, while tattoo techniques could be used for vaccine delivery via intradermal injections. Researchers have developed a tattoo-gun-like vaccine delivery system capable of making 100 microinjections in the skin per second, with early results using DNA vaccines being promising.
Blac Chyna, who has been documenting her physical transformation by dissolving facial fillers and removing silicone body implants, has deleted her OnlyFans account and gotten a "demonic" tattoo removed. She explained that she wants to remove anything "demonic" from her life and set an example for her children. Fans and celebrities have praised her for her honesty and personal growth.