by corazon_de_oro » Sat May 05, 2012 11:41 pm
^ I think you guys are both thinking of dermal punches, not piercings. There are 8G piercing needles, and they do not remove any tissue. An 8G piercing, in most cases, will not take longer to heal than a "regular" piercing. It is less likely to close up, though.
You should wait 6 months after a piercing to begin stretching no matter what size you start at. I think getting pierced at a larger gauge is a great idea because you can already wear plugs/other jewelry for stretched ears so it's easier to wait. Also, you don't have to worry about tiny sizes.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!