These days, couples have all kinds of unique ways to show their love. Some go public on social media with cute photos, others keep things private, and a popular trend among young people is tattooing their partner’s name or image on their body. But you really need to think twice before doing that to avoid awkward or even hilarious situations like this guy who’s got the internet buzzing.

Recently, social media exploded over a story that’s hard to tell if it’s tragic or just a comedy. A young guy, apparently head over heels, went to a tattoo shop and got his girlfriend’s face tattooed on his chest. At first, the tattoo looked pretty solid, like the photo above. But when things went south and the relationship ended, regret kicked in. That’s when the guy pulled off a wild tattoo makeover that left everyone shocked.

Instead of trying to remove the tattoo and ending up with a messy scar, the guy decided to “upgrade” the girlfriend’s face into a cute dog, as you can see here. Thanks to the tattoo artist’s skill, the final piece turned out impressive enough to wow the online crowd. Reportedly, it took about four hours to complete this transformation.

The post quickly grabbed tons of attention online. Even though it’s a sad love story, most comments were full of humor and sympathy, with people saying things like “Youth is all about learning the hard way.” Many also praised the tattoo artist’s talent for pulling off such a flawless cover-up. Definitely a tattoo makeover done right.