Treat a stretched piercing as a new piercing. Go To Tapers. Tape Wrapping - Once you get to a larger size, generally around 0 gauge then using the tape wrapping method is a good option to use for stretching. It's the method almost everyone uses over 1 inch. To stretch with the tape wrapping method, take a set of plugs in your current size and do wraps of tape around them to slowly increase the size of your piercing. Only use PTFE or bondage tape. Remove the tape and clean the jewelry and your ears.
Apply new tape daily. It is also recommended to apply jojoba or another skin conditioning oil daily to keep your skin moisturized and more elastic. Every week or two, do an additional wraps to continue increasing the size of the plug. After about months, you should be at your next size. It's highly recommended to use a set of single flare plugs or tunnels, so you can easily trim the excess tape. What's good about the tape wrapping method is you can really take your time and slowly increase the size of your piercing without the healing issues of tapers.
It's a lot slower than using tapers, but it is a really efficient and gradual way to stretch with minimal risk. Go To Tape. So once you have decided on what size of taper you need to use, the next part is getting the stretch done. The first thing you will need is a lubricant to use on your taper.
Lubricant will make the taper super slick, so it will slide through easy. Lubricants make a stretch easier. Lube up your ears and also the taper. Slowly insert the taper all the way up to the base of the bigger side. A little tingling or a small amount of soreness is normal, but if anything more significant than that occurs remove the ear jewelry and downsize back to your previous size.
Be sure to wait until the ear is completely healed before trying again. If all seems to be going well with your new ear gauging then after weeks you can begin changing your ear jewelry if you like and why wouldn't you, with so many great options to choose from? You should never attempt a new stretch again though until your ears are completely healed from the previous one; one to two months is a good rule of thumb.
Many people find this waiting period to be annoying as they want to be at 'x' gauge as soon as possible. However, bad ear stretching practices can result in some serious permanent damage. Stretched ears are beautiful, but that look is one that is worth waiting for. How long should I wait between ear stretches? Ear stretching is a very personal thing and people heal at different rates. Just how long you should wait between stretches depends upon what size you are gauging up to and how quickly you personally heal between stretches.
However, a minimum of a month is recommended for smaller sizes and that time frame should for most people, increase for larger sizes. The most important thing is that you are sure that your latest stretch is fully healed before attempting to increase again. Any bleeding, strong resistance or pain experienced when attempting to stretch your ears usually means that is not the case and you should wait a while longer. Can I skip a size to speed the process up? Skipping gauge sizes is never a good idea.
Doing so increases the chances that you will cause permanent damage to your ears and may even mean that you have to stop the process of ear stretching altogether as a result. Why shouldn't I wear tapers as every day ear jewelry? Most tapers are designed to be used as ear stretching tools, not as pieces to be worn on a regular basis.
Doing so can easily put uneven pressure on your healing ears, leading to unnecessary damage. Also, have a look at the average taper. Does it look like something you could comfortably - or safely - sleep in? Blowout is a term used to describe what happens when fistula inside of a stretched hole is forced out of the back of the piercing as a result of too much pressure.
Visually, this looks like a lip of flesh that is unattractive and which, if it is ignored, can result in permanent disfiguration and damage.
Having a blowout may affect the type of jewelry you can wear. For example, you may need to make sure to get plugs with a longer wearable area, because the blowout in effect makes your fistula longer. See: Are your stretched ears infected? Stretch one size at a time, and let your ears rest between stretches.
Your health should be your top priority when stretching! See: How long should I wait between stretches? If I stretch to a 4g, will my ears shrink back so I would be able to wear normal earrings? Kayla Anderson. It will normally stretch back even if you were to stretch to a 2g, so you should be fine. Not Helpful 2 Helpful This varies from person to person and what size you're at. For some, it'll take days. Others will take weeks. Not Helpful 8 Helpful Hemorrhoid cream can help close your ears due to the tightening agents in it, but it depends on the size of the holes.
Not Helpful 4 Helpful Briyana Spencer. There's a few ways to go about it on your own or with the help of a surgeon. By yourself, you can start by using smaller sized gauges until it shrinks to the size you want.
Use lightweight gauges for best results. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 8. Most likely. Anywhere after that is not likely to close. Depends on what size you've stretched up to.
If it's over 2G 6mm , most likely not. If it's smaller than 6mm, then there's a chance. Not Helpful 11 Helpful Then I gauged up again for a couple hours and took it out to shrink again. I'm down to a 0 now. You run a risk of it not closing completely when you reach any size after 2g. Some people see their ears close at 0g, but it's not guaranteed. It also depends on how you treated your ears during, after, and between each stretch. Skipping sizes, not waiting long enough between sizing up, and not cleaning and moisturizing your ears can all decrease your chances of them ever closing properly.
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Never use sandpaper to "irritate" the ear into healing itself.
This can cause even more damage to the ear and prevent healing. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Avoid "filling" the hole with superglue or toothpaste. These will damage the ear even more. Related wikiHows How to. How to. About This Article. Co-authored by:.
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