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Gauging my ears
I changed my gauges gradually, going up a step each time so i dont tear or anything...i was just wondering if it was bad that i'm only waiting about a week to change the gauges to the next level. i just changed from a 12 to a 10 gauge. also, i've heard of "blowouts" with gauging your ears...and i may be wrong but when i changed my gauges a little bit of skin or tissue or whatever was pushed by the 10 gauge....is that concidered a blowout? it doesnt seem to be a problem right NOW...but then again i just did it. i cleaned both ears with bactine right after.
if you have any other tips, please feel free to tell me...i really want to gauge my ears the right way and i could use help from people who acually KNOW what they're doing.
aim: blow up bad guys
thanks!
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Hi. I've managed to gauge my ears to 00. It only took 30 weeks. Ha. I guess you could say I know what I'm talking about, I mean I do have over 20 piercings. Here goes;
No, what you had was NOT considered a blowout. A blowout is when a huge chunk of skin comes off. And its very irritating and painful.
The easiest thing to do is wait one or two weeks after gauging to go to a size bigger. That way your ear has time to heal and can get used to something being that size.
Don't skip gauges. Its dangerous. Don't go 10 then 4. Go 10, 8, 6, 4 and so on.
Make sure you clean your ears at least twice a day with peroxide. That way they can't get infected and will stay clean.
Believe it or not, jewlery is very important. Make sure you use a good type of jewerly such as stainless steal or sterling silver. None of that fake crap.
You probably already know your gauges, but just in case you don't, you should like at this chart; [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
I hope I helped and if you have any other questions, just ask me. I'll answer.
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"Typically you should wait no less than a month between stretches.You may cause blow outs or not be able to stretch in the future. Listen to your body though. Also, try massaging your lobes with small amounts of coco butter lotion or vitamin E, the massaging will entice blood flow and the lotion will allow for a more flexible lobe. Salt water soaks (8 ounces of very warm water with a half tablespoon of SEA Salt, *not table salt*) for 10-15 minutes a day will remove impurities such as dirt, lotion, soap, and other build up that makes your ear look unhealthy." - From a professional on BME
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