Pete Davidson has been widely documenting his tattoo removal journey, showing a transition from heavily inked to largely tattoo-free skin over the past few years. Here’s a concise overview of what’s publicly noted about his tattoos before and after.
Before
- Pete Davidson was known for having a large collection of tattoos covering much of his torso, arms, and chest, including designs like quotes, names, and various imagery that reflected his personal history and relationships. The extent of the ink was a defining visual element in his public appearances and media coverage up to the late 2010s and early 2020s.
After (tattoo removal progress)
- Since around 2020, Davidson began an extensive tattoo-removal process, aiming to reduce the number of tattoos on his body. Reports indicate this has been a long, painful, and costly process, with progress featuring fading inks and significant portions of his skin appearing tattoo-free in recent years. Examples of imagery in recent campaigns and photos show a markedly lighter, if nottattoo-free, appearance, particularly on the chest and shoulders.
- By early 2025, multiple outlets highlighted substantial progress, including campaigns and social media posts that showcase Davidson with few or no visible tattoos in certain photoshoots, suggesting a major reduction from his previous ink coverage.
- Public reports from 2024–2025 indicate he has continued removing or fading many tattoos, with some remaining designs still visible in certain areas, implying the removal is ongoing and not complete. The process has involved laser sessions and prolonged healing periods.
Notable nuances
- The tattoo-removal journey has been described by sources as painful and requiring multiple sessions, sometimes involving anesthesia, and a long healing timeline. This explains why visible changes may appear gradually across different photo sets and campaigns.
- In addition to traditional tattoo removal, some early media and posts referenced the potential for retouching or edits in promotional imagery, which is common in high-profile campaigns. This means some perceived differences could be due to lighting, makeup, or post-production as well as actual fading.
If you’d like, I can pull up specific photos or timelines from 2020–2025 that illustrate the stark before/after contrast and summarize key milestones from each source.
