Prince Albert: Piercing can be stretched once the piercing is healed, which is a minimum of 4 months. Piercing can then be stretched at a minimum of 2 month intervals.
One may also ask, does stretching a piercing hurt?
Stretching with a taper
First, apply 3-5 drops of oil to the front and back of your piercing and gently slide the stretching taper in until you experience mild discomfort. … It’s normal for your piercing to feel uncomfortable for a few days, and you might also experience throbbing pain, itching or swelling.
Additionally, how do you widen a piercing?
Simply wrap one layer (or more) of tape around the jewelry and re-insert it into the piercing. You will repeat this method over time, gradually adding more tape and thus increasing the size of the hole. But not just any tape will do. What you are using to wrap should be inert and free of adhesives.
How long after piercing can you start stretching?
The Basics. Before you begin stretching your earlobes, you need to wait until they are fully healed from the initial piercing. It is recommended to give your piercings 6 months to 1 year of healing time until you begin the stretching process!
Can I put a 16g in a 14g piercing?
Yes all day you can. However, the 16g post is thinner than the 14g. Downsizing is not an issue unless you’ve got a large collection of 14g jewelry that you wish to wear again. Downsizing to 16g is safe as long as it is healed.
How do you stretch a Medusa piercing?
