Young man in China forced to remove skull-tattoo on face after struggling to find job
24-year-old endures intense pain to rid his head, body and limbs of inky artwork which Chinese tradition says marks him out as a ‘social outcast’
A young man in China whose entire face is tattooed with a skull design leading to employment problems, has decided to undergo the painful process of tattoo removal.
He has also expressed deep regret and a desire to return to a normal life.
The 24-year-old, known as Xiaolong, is from Liaoning province in northeastern China.
Since 2018, he has adorned his body with tattoos, covering his face with a skull pattern, and his head, neck, limbs, and even tattooing the sclera of his left eye.
“I was rebellious back then, using tattoos as an outlet for my unhappiness,” Xiaolong said.
However, the tattoos brought considerable challenges, especially in his professional life.
