Scars are a natural part of the healing process. Most of them fade away, but some are there to witness to the tough situations we have gone through at certain point in our life and remind us that besides everything, we kept fighting.
As people who have them can be self-conscious, there are tattoo artists who can turn the scars into breathtaking pieces of art proudly worn by those whose skin served as canvas on which a masterpiece is inked forever.
Below are 15 photos of iconic transformations.
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