Bleeding

[caralhogrande]

I visited a very reputable area to stretch my ears. I am looking to stretch my ears to a 2G and I have scars where my previous piercing was. The piercer stated that during the process of having a onset 2G piercing, there will be bleeding. Is this typical? If not, should I begin at a smaller gauge? If bleeding is typical, how long does it typically last?

[corazon_de_oro]

Are you talking about having an initial piercing done at 2G? It would probably be a 4G piercing that they immediately stretch to 2G. If that's what they're talking about, yes, bleeding is normal. I bled a lot even with my 10G piercings. If they're talking about stretching you all the way to 2G from a normal piercing, don't do it! Bleeding is never okay when stretching.

[caralhogrande]

Yes, the piercer said that they would pierce at a 4G and immediately stretch to a 2G. Should I do this or stay at a 4G and take the slow, steady steps? Also, I don't have a normal piercing, I have fresh ears, with scars unfortunately haha.

[corazon_de_oro]

Getting pierced and immediately stretched one size is fine so if you're sure you wanna start that big then go for it! Just make sure you wait at least six months after the piercing/stretch to do your first stretch, and get some 1G jewelry in between 2G and 0G.

[caralhogrande]

Thank your all your help! Just one more question, is bad that I have scars?

[corazon_de_oro]

It shouldn't make too much of a difference unless the scars are really bad. Once your piercings heal you can do oil massages to help reduce the amount of scar tissue you have.

[caralhogrande]

I was wondering, is it a stupid to start at a 2G?

[corazon_de_oro]

I don't think so. The only thing is, if you decide you don't want them anymore they might not ever shrink below a 2G since you started at that size. But no matter what size you stretch to there's always a chance they won't shrink. So really it just depends on what you want. If you want to start at 2G, go for it!

[caralhogrande]

Really? No shrinking? Is 2G the point of no return?? Either way, I know that I want my ears stretched haha. Thank you for all your help!

[corazon_de_oro]

Well the "point of no return" is different for everyone... for one person it might be 6G or smaller while for another person it could be 5/8" or even bigger. But usually if you have your ears pierced at a larger size they're not likely to shrink below the size they were pierced at. Like I had 10G piercings so I wouldn't expect my lobes to shrink below 10G if I ever took them out. But there's never any guarantee they'll shrink at all.