After I explained the first steps of gauging your ears to you last week you should have a first impression of this process. Now, you have stretched your ears to 1.5mm . Next step would be 2 mm. You reach this size the way I just like I told you last week. And of course sanitize your ears twice a day again.
If your ears are gauged to 2mm, go up by 2mm, which means the next step is 4 mm, then 6 mm, 8 mm, and so on. Please mind the process of healing with each step which takes at least 3 weeks! This is very important, otherwise your ear’s tissue can be damaged and rip or you can get a blow-out.
What is a blow-out? Well, this disgusting thing is caused by gauging too fast. The inner side of your lobe starts scarring and the lower part of it turns inside out. Believe me this doesn’t look any cute. In case you do get a blow-out there’s only one thing that can help: down-sizing. This really sucks because the healing process takes long enough anyways but it is necessary. Otherwise the blow-out can get even worse. Some people say you could get rid of blow outs by simply gauging them away but I hardly doubt this would really work.
An important hint for everyone that isn’t sure about keeping their ears stretched forever: At the size of 8 to 10 mm your lobe won’t completely close up by itself anymore. So think thoroughly before you start stretching your ears to 8mm.
When you have reached your perfect size ( Trust me there is no perfect size because stretching your ears is sooo addictive!) I recommend keeping the healing process in mind though. And keep your gauging jewelry in for another three weeks before switching to regular plugs or gauges. Whenever you notice your ear tissue feels dry, especially in this cold season, just apply some greasy lotion like Bepanthen.
Read more about this topic next week!
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