I just stretched up to 4g.

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LucyFord
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I just stretched up to 4g.

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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. :D
Ka-chow.
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corazon_de_oro
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Re: I just stretched up to 4g.

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.
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!
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SassafrasChelsea
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Re: I just stretched up to 4g.

yea, i keep the taper in for a day or 2 at most, then switch it out for a single flare :D
Right ear: 0g, two 6gs on lobe; 2g on cartilage....
goal: 00 on lobe! perhaps a 0g on cartilage?

Left ear: 8g, two 14gs on lobe; 14g on cartilage
goal: 00 on lobe!
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soundandfury
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Re: I just stretched up to 4g.

ya ya ya!!!
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TheGreyEyedMonster
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Re: I just stretched up to 4g.

actually, switch the taper out at least before you go to bed, so you don't sleep on it or knock it around.
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10mm Lobes (to be 16mm)
(R)Helix
Want
(L)ear- Double Helix, Tragus, Rook, 2nd&3rd Lobes
(R)ear- 6g Helix Punch, Industrial, 2nd&3rd Lobes
Nape
Tongue Web
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LucyFord
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Gauge Size:: 4g
Location: Florida
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Re: I just stretched up to 4g.

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.
Ka-chow.
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