Australia's most tattooed woman has traveled halfway across the world to undergo body modifications that are illegal in her home country. Amber Luke, 31, went to Barcelona, Spain, to get a 'coin slot' inserted into her ear and a silicone bow placed under the skin in her hand.
Social Media Announcement
Luke took to social media to inform her followers about the new procedures. She stated, 'Australia has made them highly illegal for seven years. I'm about to get two body mods done, I am super f***ing keen!' She explained that the coin slot involves removing a hole from her helix to layer different earrings, and she has planned the silicone bow implant for a year and a half.
Risks and Regulations
These subdermal implants are strictly regulated across Australia due to potential risks. Luke acknowledged the concerns but expressed excitement about the healing process, saying, 'The end result is to have a nice implant that is not all f***ed up! That is going to be my mission in Barcelona, and healing.'
Followers Express Concern
Her followers have expressed concern, warning that there is a reason these procedures are considered illegal. Luke also revealed that her appearance has limited her job opportunities. She stated, 'I'm not going to sugar-coat it, it has limited my [employment] options but that's okay. Because the way I see it is, I don't want to work for a company that's shallow-minded [and can't] look past my image.'
Previous Tattoo Experiences
Known online as Dragon Girl, Luke is already covered from head to toe in tattoos and has spent over £250,000 on them, including eyeball tattoos. The first time she got eyeball tattoos, she was left blind for three weeks. She recently announced plans to go to Brazil to get them redone. She explained, 'The reason I'm doing this is because I was so botched in the first place I do not ever want to experience that again. People say, 'Why the hell would you put yourself through that again, knowing that that could be a risk?' But there is actually no risk if it's done correctly.'
She revealed that the original mistake occurred when the tattoo artist performed the procedure incorrectly, causing excruciating pain and temporary blindness. For the redo, she plans to add 'two pin points of black ink to each eyeball,' creating a nebula galaxy effect.
