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?

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!

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!

The Tattooing Process: Explained

Getting One Tattoo

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

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.

During that time, you will experience pain or discomfort 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.

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

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