Can I get 2 piercings at once?

The short answer is yes, you can get more than one piercing in a single sitting. The number of piercings that you can get in one sitting will depend upon your individual ability to handle pain as well as where they are placed and how healthy you are.
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Can I get 2 ear piercings at once?

Whether you're getting one or many, it's a good idea to have a think about where you want your piercings on your ear. If you want the option to add more later, spacing and position are really important. Note: Most places will only recommend you do a maximum of 2 – 3 piercings in one session.
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Can you get 2 piercings in one day?

It is not uncommon to have multiple piercings performed on the same day. We recommend not getting more than four piercings in one session, especially if you're getting them on the same ear. Getting multiple piercings can also cause increased swelling during healing and can prolong healing time.
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How close can you have two piercings?

So the second piercing should be at least 8mm away from the center of the first hole, so the jewelry in the first and second holes do not touch. Even spacing between ear lobe holes two and up the ear is a matter of style. The real complaint about spacing is when there is a misalignment between holes.
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How long after getting a piercing can you get another one?

Re-piercing procedure:

Before any re-piercing procedure, you must make sure that the area is fully healed and able to be re-pierced. In most cases, this means waiting at least three months.
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How many piercings can you have at once?

Most reputable piercers won't do more than 3 or 4 piercings in one sitting. If they've pierced you before and know your pain tolerance, they might be willing to do a few more, but it can be hard on your body, and you don't want to push your limits.
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Can I get more piercing while one is healing?

The only factor that will determine how many piercings you can get at one time is the space available on your ear. If you had an ear piercing recently, it's a good idea to wait for your piercing to heal before getting a second hole.
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What is a second piercing called?

What is a Double Ear Piercing? A double ear piercing is two consecutive single piercings placed adjacent to each other on the lower part of the earlobe. Often, double ear piercings are done one at a time—that is, a single ear piercing is done and then the second is done much later.
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Does a second piercing hurt more than the first?

Pain Level: High

"For some reason, I've noticed that men don't handle the pain as well as women do in the nipple area." If you get both done in the same day, expect the second piercing to hurt more than the first.
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Which ear piercings look best together?

These Are The Prettiest Ear Piercing Combinations To Try In 2020
  • Single lobe + Industrial. ...
  • Conch + Double helix + Single lobe. ...
  • Triple lobe + Conch. ...
  • Triple lobe. ...
  • Conch + Helix + Flat. ...
  • Tragus + Helix + Flat. ...
  • Double lobe + Double forward helix. ...
  • Tragus + Daith + Triple lobe.
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How far apart should ear piercings be?

We recommend spacing the second piercing at least ¼” apart from the first piercing to prevent the earring ornament and backs from touching. This will also ensure enough space so that you can wear a variety of different size of earrings.
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What piercings can a 12 year old get?

Piercings for Minors
  • Ear Lobe Piercings. For ages 8 and up. ...
  • Cartilage Piercings (Helix) For ages 13 and up. ...
  • Bellybutton (Navel) For ages 13 and up. ...
  • Nose (Nostril) For ages 16 and up.
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Can I get 2 helix piercings at once?

First thing's first: Yes, you can get a double-helix piercing done at the same time. In fact, it's recommended considering the healing time of cartilage piercings (more on that later!)
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Do double ear piercings look trashy?

The meaning of “trashy” varies from person to person. To a person with a single piercing, your look might appear trashy; however, you won't appear trashy to a person with many ear piercings. However, in certain circumstances, you may appear low-class to everyone.
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What is the most painful piercing?

Here is how much each type of piercing may hurt in order of most painful to least painful.
  • Genital piercing. Your genitals are among the most nerve-dense areas on your body. ...
  • Nipple piercing pain level. The nipple is another commonly pierced area that's pretty sensitive. ...
  • Nose piercing pain level. ...
  • Dermal piercing pain.
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What is the most painful ear piercing?

The snug piercing is known to be the most painful ear piercing for the majority of people to receive. On the pain scale, it ranks at around a 9/10 compared to other piercings. However, keep in mind that even the most painful piercings will likely hurt less than getting a paper cut.
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Which piercings heal the fastest?

Although it may sound like a scarier piercing to get, tongue piercings actually have some of the fastest healing times. Healthline gives an estimate of about six to eight weeks for the piercing to heal completely, but depending on your body, tongues can heal as quickly as four weeks with proper care.
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What piercings look best on small ears?

If you have small ears, with small or attached lobes, they can quickly seem crowded if you end up with several holes close together. Unless that's the look you're going for, choose spaced out piercings which will complement each other, such as a tragus, a lobe and a helix.
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Which ear should I Pierce girl?

When a girl's ears are pierced, the left ear is pierced first. On the other hand, when a boy's ear is pierced, the right ear is pierced first. This is because these specific points coincide with the masculine and feminine halves of a person.
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Which season is best for piercing?

The warmer weather in the springtime allows for better blood flow, which will speed up the healing process and flush away toxins on the skin. Therefore, getting your piercing in the springtime will allow for enough healing time so you can mix and match all you want.
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How many ear piercings does Jojo Siwa have?

Siwa revealed in a red carpet interview that she wanted a blingy look, but she only has one set of ear piercings, so she made up the difference by simply attaching a line of sparkling stones to her ears … with glue.
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Should I get one or two ears pierced?

One Ear or Two? There is no right answer to this question. It's a personal choice. To help decide what's right for you, check out some of the celebrities who are pierced.
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Should I get the same piercings on both ears?

According to Maria, the right and left ear assemblies don't need to match, although she says “They should be related, but the pieces do not have to be purchased in pairs and hence worn identically on both sides.
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How do you sleep with two cartilage piercings?

Best Ways to Sleep With New Ear Piercings
  1. Use a Travel Pillow. ...
  2. Use a Pillow Protector. ...
  3. Don't Sleep on The Side Where Your New Piercing Is. ...
  4. Don't Sleep With Hoops or Large Earrings. ...
  5. Use Silicone Plugs. ...
  6. Cleaning.
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What is the Medusa piercing?

What is a medusa piercing? A medusa or philtrum piercing positions a stud in the center groove above the cupid's-bow of the lip. A piercer usually fits the piercing with a long labret stud. Once the piercing heals, a person can exchange the stud for a shorter stud to avoid causing damage to their teeth and gums.
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