How long does it take to start stretching ears? Ear stretching can be done as soon as you want. The only real condition is that you need to have a completely healed piercing before you start. It’s best to wait up to 6 months (sometimes longer) to make sure it’s fully healed and you‘ll be able to stretch evenly.
Also, how do you know when your ears are ready to stretch?
Start with the right gauge
It’s often recommended that you start with 16 or 14 gauge when you first start stretching your ears. Stretching your ear larger than 2 gauge is often considered “the point of no return.” Once you stretch your ear to this point, you’ll likely need surgery if you want the hole to fully close.
Secondly, how can I stretch my ears fast?
To prepare your ears for stretching, apply a warm compress to the piercing for several minutes in order to ease up the tissue and make the stretch easier. Then, wash the area, rinse well and pat dry. Once you’re ready for the stretch, apply oil around the perimeter of your piercing.
Can I start stretching my ears at 10g?
There is no such thing as stretching too slowly, but stretching too quickly can cause scarring, injury, and prevent ears from healing evenly and properly. Find out what size your earlobe piercings are. Most standard piercings start at 16g or 14g, but can be done bigger by request.
How do you properly stretch your ears?
How do you stretch your ears?
- Wait for your ear piercing to fully heal (no swelling, discharge, itching, etc.).
- Massage your earlobe to get the skin warmed up and stretched out. …
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
- Sterilize all of your piercing equipment with rubbing alcohol.
Can you stretch your ears if you have 2 piercings?
When there is less than 2 mm between the inner edge of your piercing hole and the outer edge of your earlobe is it not advisable stretch any further. This is too risky and may cause you tear your earlobe or get a blow out.
Are silicone tunnels bad for your ears?
Silicone tunnels are not bad for your ears so long as you have healed ears. It is a very lightweight and comfortable material for most people. If you have irritated lobes or have had any bad reactions to silicone before it should be avoided.
Why do people stretch their ears?
The history of body modification is as long as human history itself. People from various cultures and time periods throughout the world have stretched their earlobes because the cartilage of the ear has adequate strength to hold up large pieces of jewelry placed in pierced and stretched earlobes.
How big is a 0 gauge?
5/16-inch
