I just stretched up to 4g.

by **LucyFord** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:34 am

I tore both of them, and they're itching as they heal.
Yes, these are acrylics, and yes, I know you're not supposed to stretch with acrylic. And apparently you're not supposed to taper above 8g, either.
Oops.

Whatever, they're healing beautifully.

by **corazon_de_oro** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 2:18 pm

It's not stretching with acrylic or using tapers that's the problem, the only thing wrong is to WEAR the tapers. Especially if you tore your ear; you need something in there that isn't going to move around. If I were you I'd downsize to avoid scar tissue as much as possible, and definitely get some single-flare or no-flare plugs to wear instead of the taper.

by **SassafrasChelsea** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:10 am

yea, i keep the taper in for a day or 2 at most, then switch it out for a single flare

by **soundandfury** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:33 am

ya ya ya!!!

by **TheGreyEyedMonster** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:33 am

actually, switch the taper out at least before you go to bed, so you don't sleep on it or knock it around.

by **LucyFord** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:34 am

I switched them out as soon as I could. They're fine now, and I've torn them before. It was uncomfortable, but they didn't get infected and they healed quickly.

I don't practice good stretching habits, period. Acknowledged.