Dos and Don’ts when you are going to stretch your ears for the first time
Done the wrong way, stretching your ears can cause excruciating pain and can even kill your ears (yes, literally!). Ear lift is the latest trend, where one gets pierced and stretches the earlobes to an extreme level, wears fancy carved jewelry (like plugs and tunnels) on the stretched part. Some traditionalists believe that it is annoying or disturbing, but the calibrated ears look quite attractive and attractive. However, this body art must be done very carefully. If you are going to stretch your earlobes for the first time, here are some pros and cons of what not to do. But before we continue with that, let’s take a look at some considerations, before entering a professional body art workshop:
There is no way back! When your earlobes are stretched, remember that it is a permanent solution, your old natural ears would never come back. It is also true with piercings. Cosmetic surgery is the only possible repair for stretched ears. Therefore, before you go to stretch your ears, you need to make a decision and decide whether you really want this or not.
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 lift fashion, there must be some rumors, in your mind, that you heard from someone, or from one of someone’s friends or family. Well, if you have decided to stretch your earlobes, you should approach it in a positive frame of mind. Here are some clear suggestions or dos and don’ts:
Suggested Material – Surgical stainless steel is considered the best material for ear plugs or body art jewelry, for beginners. Once the stretch has healed, you can wear charms made from 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 Karanja oil and jojoba oil composition, that you can apply while inserting the drill through its lobes. These are naturally medicinal oils that reduce pain during the procedure and help the skin heal more quickly. You should never use any water-based solutions while stretching your earlobes.
Bleeding – If it bleeds, you should stop and wait for the injury to fully recover. Ideally, there is less chance of bleeding, but when it happens, you need to put it off for a while.
