# Aquatic Amputee Tatts This Amputation Site Dolphin Tattoo Embraces a Bodily Alteration By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amputation-site-dolphin-tattoo References: [thisisthemaxwellmurder.tumblr](http://thisisthemaxwellmurder.tumblr.com/post/6079862516) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/valio_ska/photos/albums/tattoo/1161218) Unfortunately, the story behind this amputation site dolphin tattoo is unknown, but one thing is for certain: its owner has embraced this major change to his body. Though the loss of an arm may not impede a person's ability to carry on with everyday tasks, it alters the appearance of one's physique in a way that can attract a certain amount of attention from others. The man depicted in these photos recognizes that he may have been a cause for a few extra stares, and perhaps in an attempt to lighten himself and others up, he has ordered this amputation site dolphin tattoo to both disguise and embellish his disfigurement. Expertly executed by Valio Ska of the SofiaInk Tattoo Shop, this witty tatt works with the skin and the [scarring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-stories1) in a flawless fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Body Alteration Tattoos:** Trend towards embracing and embellishing bodily alterations through artistic tattoos. - **Scar Tattooing:** Growing trend of using tattooing to enhance and disguise scars and amputation sites. - **Humorous Tattoo Art:** Increased demand for witty and humorous tattoo designs to lighten the mood and embrace bodily uniqueness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tattooing Industry:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to specialize in scar and amputation site tattooing, and to develop creative designs for a growing market. - **Prosthetics Industry:** Opportunity for prosthetic companies to partner with tattoo artists to provide customizable and aesthetically pleasing prosthetics for amputees. - **Art Therapy Industry:** Opportunity for art therapists to incorporate scar and amputation site tattooing as a form of self-expression and healing for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md) - [Celebrated Athletic Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Mind-Controlled Artificial Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-device.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md)