Maria José Cristerna, known as the “real-life vampire” for her extreme body modifications, has issued a stark warning to those following her path. With 50 physical changes, including a full-body tattoo collection, implants, and a split tongue, she holds the Guinness World Record for the most bodily alterations as of 2022.
Cristerna, who got her first tattoo at 14, says her transformations are a means of escaping a traumatic, abusive marriage. “We came to this world to be happy,” she says, urging others to prioritize self-love.
Despite her pride in her appearance, she cautions young people: “Think about it a lot as it is irreversible.” Cristerna stresses the importance of being certain about such drastic changes, acknowledging that trends may fade, but the modifications remain permanent.
