If done the wrong way, ear stretching can cause you excruciating pain and can even kill your ears (yes, literally!). Ear stretching is the latest trend, where one pricks and stretches their earlobes, to an extreme level, wearing stylish carved jewelry (such as plugs and tunnels) on the stretched part. Some traditionalists believe that it is annoying or disturbing, but plugged ears look quite striking and attractive. However, this body art must be done very carefully. If you’re getting your earlobes stretched for the first time, here are some do’s and don’ts. But before we go any further with that, let’s take a look at some considerations, before entering a professional body art workshop:
There is no way back! When you get your earlobes stretched, remember that this is a permanent solution, your old natural ears will never come back. It is also true with piercing. Cosmetic surgery is the only possible repair for stretched ears. So before you go ear stretching, you need to make up your mind and decide whether or not you really want this.
Consult a reputable body art center – If an accident occurs, due to mishandling or lack of experience of the piercer, you will not be able to recover your old natural ears. To avoid such (and any) mishaps, it is always advisable to visit a professional piercer.
Rules
Being a newcomer to the ear pricking trend, there must be some rumors, in your mind, that you heard from someone, or from one of someone’s friends or family members. Well, if he has decided to stretch his earlobes, he should approach it with a positive frame of mind. Here are some clear suggestions or do’s and don’ts:
suggested material – Surgical stainless steel is considered the best material for ear plugs or body art jewelry, for beginners. After the stretch is healed, you can wear charms made of any material.
recommended size – ‘Slow and steady wins the race’ is one of the most listened to stories of all time. When stretching your ears for the first time, you can use the tapers from 14G to 18G, depending on the structure of your ears and lobes.
reduce pain – There are a number of solutions such as the composition of Karanja oil and Jojoba oil that you can apply while inserting the drill through your lobes. These are natural medicated oils that reduce pain during the procedure and help the skin heal faster. You should never use any water-based solution while stretching your earlobes.
bleeding – If you bleed, you should stop and wait for the injury to fully recover. Ideally, there is very little chance of bleeding, but when it does happen, you should hold it off for a while.
