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So, you decided to get a tattoo? You got an appointment, got there in time, ready, and you thought to yourself; why not get a second tattoo while I’m at it?<\/p>\n

Many have thought of this, but few were daring enough to do it. Not to mention that the majority of people think it is quite impossible. Tattoo enthusiasts are known to get a few tattoos in one day or one session, so this isn’t outside the realm of possible. But, it isn’t possible for everyone!<\/p>\n

Therefore, in the following paragraphs, we’ll take a look at whether you can get two tattoos in a day, whether you should do it and how long should you wait between tattoos. So, without further ado, let’s get started!<\/p>\n

The Tattooing Process: Explained<\/h2>\n
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Getting One Tattoo<\/h3>\n

First of all, it is essential to take a look at how a tattooing process looks like and how it affects your body<\/a> by doing only one tattoo.<\/p>\n

At a tattoo shop, you’ll come to your appointment\/session ready and prepared. Once you’re seated, your tattoo artist will prep the designated tattooing area as well as the design stencil. Depending on the size, placement, and intricacy of the design, you could be seated at the tattoo shop between one and several hours or several sessions.<\/p>\n

During that time, you will experience pain or discomfort<\/strong> in the best-case scenario. You will also experience discomfort from all the sitting, or lying, but overall, if your tattooist is doing a good job, the experience should be pleasant, but also painful.<\/p>\n

Now, as you’re getting tattooed, the tattoo needle is penetrating your skin repeatedly to transfer the ink into the dermis of the skin<\/a>. The needle can do thousands of penetrations in one area until the area is filled with ink in the desired manner.<\/p>\n

As a result, your skin is getting seriously damaged and irritated. The needle can be so intense on the skin, that a <\/strong>new tattoo is considered to be a fresh, open wound<\/strong> for the first 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Of course, when the body recognized damage, the adrenaline skyrockets, and the whole body is trying to handle and minimize the damage or the pain. This can be extremely stressful for the body. That is why you’re required to eat healthily and drink plenty of water before the tattooing session, so your body has the energy to deal with the ‘damage’.<\/p>\n

Getting Two Tattoos<\/h3>\n

So, as you can see, sitting in a tattoo session can be pretty exhausting for you, your body, and your tattoo artist as well. You always need to be focused on handling the pain, which can drain you out completely.<\/p>\n

Now, imagine getting two tattoos in one session. It would be pretty hard to focus on both sources of pain simultaneously. The pain management<\/a> comes in serious questioning, especially if the tattoos are being placed somewhere sensitive.<\/p>\n

Not to mention that now, you have to sit or lay steadily for hours without moving your body at all. This can be difficult, especially if the tattoos are placed somewhere like the thigh or the leg, for example.<\/p>\n

Another issue might be the fact that there will be two tattoo artists working<\/strong> on you. This can be pretty difficult because the tattooists then have to deal with each other. First of all, they will need to be far enough from each other to have enough space to move freely, which can be difficult. Your body is as big as it is, and the space in tattoo shops isn’t always at disposal.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, as one tattoo artist pulls the skin to work on the tattoo, the other artist will do the same. Because of the skin pulling<\/strong>, there can be an issue with how the skin behaves and whether it disturbs the other artist’s tattoo work and placement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So, getting two tattoos in one session can be incredibly painful and pretty awkward for you and the tattoo artists.<\/p>\n

Getting Two Tattoos In One Day: What To Consider?<\/h2>\n
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Pain Management and Pain Threshold<\/h3>\n

As we mentioned, getting two tattoos in one session or one day can be pretty painful and uncomfortable for the majority of people. So, the first thing to consider, logically, when getting two tattoos is your pain threshold and management<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have a lower pain threshold or you generally have more pain-sensitive skin, then getting two tattoos in a day might not be the best idea. If it’s your first time getting a tattoo, you should also stick to one tattoo per session\/day.<\/p>\n

You simply don’t want to be squirming around the chair during the tattooing, and you will be. This will make it hard for your tattooist(s) to work, which can even prolong the session and the pain.<\/p>\n

We think that it is much better to wait between the two tattoos long enough for the first tattoo to at least start healing. If that is not possible, and you simply need to get two tattoos in a day for some reason, then get ready to endure a lot of pain.<\/p>\n

Placement of the Tattoo(s)<\/h3>\n

So, getting two tattoos is not only a problem for you, it is an issue for your tattooists as well. This is especially a problem in case the two tattoos are being placed close to each other.<\/p>\n

As we mentioned, the two artists need to work side by side to get their two tattoos done in one session. They might not have enough space to move around if the tattoos are placed in the same body area.<\/p>\n

Plus, if the placement<\/a> is so close, you might experience extreme pain levels, since a larger skin area in one body region is getting damaged and irritated at the same time.<\/p>\n

The problem is the same even in case you’re getting two tattoos in one day. The pain won’t go away in a few hours, and the skin might even become more tender and sensitive from the first tattoo. So, you might experience even more pain during the second tattoo than the first. At this point, your body is already exhausted as well, which lowers your pain threshold too.<\/p>\n

The Cost of The Tattoo(s)<\/h3>\n

Getting a tattoo can be pretty expensive<\/a>. Some people save money for months in order to get the tattoo of their dreams. As you might know, tattoos can cost anywhere between $100 and several thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n

In terms of cost for two tattoos, if done in one session, you must consider the following <\/strong>factors<\/strong>;<\/p>\n