A man with 560 piercings, countless tattoos, and forehead implants – this is how he looked before

Rolf Buchholz, now famous for his horn-shaped forehead implants, hundreds of piercings, and tattoos covering nearly his entire body, wasn’t always the striking figure he is today. Once, he led a quiet, conventional life in Dortmund, Germany, working in the IT department of a major telecommunications company.

Known for his reserved demeanor and professional presence, Buchholz was the picture of ordinary. Today, however, he has transformed into a living canvas, challenging perceptions of beauty, identity, and self-expression while inspiring fascination worldwide