Do ear stretchers hurt?

Stretching your ear safely shouldn’t cause sharp pain or bleeding. These are signs that you’re trying to stretch your ears too quickly.

Are ear stretchers permanent?

However, the blowout could become permanent if it gets infected. You should also know that, after a certain point, your earlobes will not return to their original size on their own. If you stretch your ears above 2 gauge (6mm) size, you will likely need surgical assistance to return them to their original condition.

How far can you stretch your ears before its irreversible?

Most people can go between 2g (6mm) – 00g (10mm) and expect their ears to revert back to a normal piercing, after a few months of healing. If you don’t want stretched ears forever, be sure to stretch slowly and never skip sizes.

Should I take my gauges out to shower?

Maintaining Ear Gauges. Remove your jewelry when you shower. Once your piercings are fully healed (after 12 weeks), you should remove your jewelry when you shower. This is the most effective way to clean both your piercings and your jewelry.

Do earlobes grow back after gauges?

Yes, it is possible for the earlobe to recover. The earlobe is made up of fatty tissue that is covered by soft skin, which is very capable of recovering its original shape in a few months only if the size of the piercing is not too large.

Can you wear tapers as gauges?

A taper is a cone or spike shaped piece of jewelry that is used to stretch a piercing up a size. The shape of the taper allows the piercing to stretch smoothly as the taper is pushed through the ear. Certain tapers can also be worn as jewelry. Tapers are very helpful in stretching up the sizes between 14 and 0 gauge.

What is ear stretching?

Function, What It Means, and More Ear stretching is a specific type of body modification that affects the earlobe. Many people stretch their ears so they can wear “spacers,” or earrings with holes in the earlobes.

How do you stretch your ears with tapers?

A taper is going to help you safely stretch your ear over time. 1. To stretch with tapers, the first thing you need to do is wash your hands and anything going in your ear lobe. This will help keep the stretch clean and reduce the risk of infection. 2. Next, you’ll want to pick a lubricant.

What happens if you stretch out your ears too fast?

A “blow out” happens when you stretch your ear too fast and scar tissue builds up in the hole. This can result in permanent scarring. Stretching too quickly can tear your ear tissue in half or cause earlobe skin to detach and hang from your head.

What can I use to stretch my ear lobes?

You can use jojoba oil, vitamin e oil, or Holey Butt’r. Taking care of your ear lobes is a vital part of the stretching process! How do I care for organic plugs?