First tattoo session, how long is too long?
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Long sessions are not recommended for your first tattoo.
Aim for for a session that is around 3 to 4 hours long.Video answer: How to prepare someone for first tattoo | tattoo artist
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In my experience 4 hours is the perfect length for a session. It will be very manageable for most of the time and most likely the first 30-45 minutes will be stencil and drawing. And since it is your first tattoo you will have that extra excitement to help you through the tough parts. ps. great choice in shop. lots of great artists there!
I got my first tattoo about 3 months ago and it seems somewhat similar in size and style to what you are getting. Mine took around 7 hours and i sat through it with no issues aside from the obvious discomfort that comes from sitting that long. Just make you sure you go in well rested and i think you will be fine.
Your design may also need to be tweaked and altered to meet your final approval. It also needs to suit the landscape and natural flow of the body part that will be getting tattooed. Note that long sessions are not recommended for your first tattoo. Aim for for a session that is around three to four hours long.
Depending on who you are, it could be a week or several months that you should wait before getting another tattoo. You need time to make a design and artist commitment while prepping your body for another session.
But optimally, four to six hours is the limit. For one thing, you, as the person being tattooed, is going to run out of adrenaline and all the lovely chemicals the brain makes that are "natural opiates" which keep you from feeling pain clearly. When tattooing, I noticed that the average person runs out of steam at about 3 1/2 hours.
But taking too many breaks, or taking breaks that are too long, can cause your design to swell and may serve to kick your adrenaline/anxiety back to full throttle. Carry on a conversation; Talking with someone during the session is a good distraction for many people, especially for someone getting their first tattoo.
A bigger design with a lot of detail or color might take two sessions, while an entire sleeve could take months (and hundreds to thousands of dollars) to finish. On the other hand, a simple tattoo,...
Using our laser (state of the art Enlighten 3) we advise waiting 8-10 weeks between the first and second session. This gives time for the tattoo area to heal along with allowing the process of pigment degradation to take effect.
Do not expose a new tattoo to UV rays for as long as 4–6 weeks. Sun will make it fade. Later, if you go out in bright daylight, apply sunblock. One of the biggest mistakes people make is putting too much cream on their new tattoos for too long. This delays healing. Follow your tattooist's advice thoroughly.
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