Tattoos are just one of many ways to express one’s individuality. While some people go with a little tattoo, others go all out, decorating entire body parts.

Tristan Weigelt, a 26-year-old tattoo apprentice covered in extreme body art, made headlines after showing what he looked like prior to using his body as a canvas.

The before photos were astounding.

Fast forward to today, and Tristan is adorned with an intricate tapestry of ink. Recently, he surprised his followers by sharing photos from his pre-transformation days. The archival pictures left Tristan’s fans momentarily baffled, struggling to recognize him in the snapshots.

In those bygone images, Tristan appeared as a completely unrecognizable figure—a blue-eyed, blonde individual with a quintessential Hollywood vibe. Tristan’s supporters flooded the comments section with compliments, urging him to pursue a career in Tinseltown given his remarkable appearance.

However, amidst the adoration, some users couldn’t conceal their disappointment.

“He ruined himself,” voiced the disgruntled sentiments of a few fans of the American.