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Faded

Faded

By: Billy DeCola
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 You’ve found a podcast about laser tattoo removal. Maybe you’re here because you’ve got some ink you’re second guessing, or maybe you’re just curious about how the whole process works. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about tattoo removal. A quick Google search will turn up everything from lemon juice “remedies” (please don’t) to unrealistic promises about timelines and results. I kept seeing the same confusion walk into my studio, people who were told their tattoo would disappear in three sessions or that certain colors couldn’t be removed. That’s why I started Faded. The goal is to cut through the noise and share the real story. We talk about how different skin tones respond to treatment, why some lasers perform better than others, and what’s happening in your body when ink particles are broken down. Your immune system does the heavy lifting while the laser gives it support. But this podcast isn’t only about the science. It’s also about the people. Real clients share their experiences, why they got their tattoos, what made them change their minds, and what the removal journey has been like for them. The emotional side of tattoo removal is just as important as the technical side.Billy DeCola Art
Episodes
  • Laser Tattoo Removal Experience Lip Blush Removal with PMU Artist Yani Sordo

    Laser Tattoo Removal Experience Lip Blush Removal with PMU Artist Yani Sordo
    Oct 8 2025

    In this episode of the Faded Podcast, we welcome Yani Sordo, a Langley, BC–based permanent makeup and tattoo artist, to share both personal and professional experience with PMU and its removal. She walks through a botched lip-blush that left dark, patchy pigment and breaks down the realities, risks, and results of laser and saline removal.

    We dig into test spots, oxidation, and why she now favors truly semi-permanent, laser-friendly techniques for safer, more predictable outcomes. This episode is packed with practical insights for anyone dealing with PMU complications or considering removal.

    Host: Billy Decola - Owner & Founder of Studio Kiku

    @billydecola

    Guest: Yani Sordo - Luxe Lips By Yani

    @luxelipsbyyani

    Presented by Studio Kiku:

    studiokiku.com

    @studio.kiku

    Studio Kiku is one of the world's most trusted and well-known laser tattoo removal studios. With a commitment to innovation and the highest standards in laser tattoo removal and skin care services, Studio Kiku delivers cutting-edge treatments that restore confidence.

    Watch all episodes of the Faded Podcast on YouTube.

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    32 mins
  • Saline Removal vs. Laser Tattoo Removal

    Saline Removal vs. Laser Tattoo Removal
    Oct 1 2025

    Some tattoos just won't budge. You've had multiple laser sessions, spent hundreds of dollars, and that stubborn pigment is still sitting there, mocking you.

    After 15 years in tattoo removal at Studio Kiku, I've seen plenty of cases where laser technology reaches its limit. That's when we need to talk about the last resort alternatives.

    Today I’m talking about saline removal, the technique we turn to when laser removal is no longer effective.

    Links:

    Studio Kiku

    Our YouTube Channel

    Instagram - Studio Kiku

    Instagram - Billy DeCola
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    11 mins
  • What is Frosting During Laser Tattoo Removal?

    What is Frosting During Laser Tattoo Removal?
    Sep 24 2025

    If you've ever watched a laser tattoo removal video online, you've probably seen it - the moment the laser hits the tattoo, a white, cloudy layer appears on the skin. It looks dramatic, almost like snow settling on the tattoo.

    This is called "frosting," and it freaks people out the first time they see it.

    After many years of zapping tattoos, I've seen plenty of confused faces when that white layer appears. In this episode, I break down what is actually happening when frosting occurs.

    Links:

    Studio Kiku

    Our YouTube Channel

    Instagram - Studio Kiku

    Instagram - Billy DeCola
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    5 mins
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