[Blackacre]

Some of these kids need to see what an old tattoo looks like before they get one.

It's my understanding that modern inks and tattoo equipment lead to a lot less fading over time than the old ones. Anyone getting a tattoo should make sure to go to the more reputable shops. This isn't something you want to skimp on to save a few bucks.

[Ditter]

By fading I am assuming you mean getting lighter, that is not what has happened. His tattoos appear to have run outside the lines and you can no longer even tell what they were originally. He has 2 dark blue black ink blots on his arms now.