How many mm can you stretch your ear at a time?
As a general rule of thumb, you should wait a minimum of 3-4 months before stretching a fresh soft tissue piercing, and healed ear lobe piercings can often be stretched at the rate of one size (about 1mm to 1.5mm or 1/16″) each 30 to 45 days, minimum.
What size are my ears stretched to?
When you start stretching your ears, you will most commonly get a 14 gauge piercing size. Once you decide on stretching you’ll then increase to a size 12 gauge (2mm) taper. If you’ve had pierced ears for some time you may find that you’ve already stretched your ears slightly.
How many mm is an ear?
JEWELRY TYPE
| Standard Hoop Inner Diameter | |
|---|---|
| Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
| Conch | 3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm) |
| Nose | 5/16″ (8mm) |
How big is too big ear stretching?
There are a lot of different opinions on this topic, but the majority of professionals in the body modification industry recommend never going any larger than 2 – 0 gauge if you want your ears to totally close up where you can’t see through them.
What is 6 gauge in mm?
Sheet Steel Gauge Conversion Chart
| Gauge No | Inch | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.212″ | 5.4mm |
| 6 | 0.192″ | 4.9mm |
| 7 | 0.176″ | 4.5mm |
| 8 | 0.160″ | 4.1mm |
What happens if you stretch your ears too fast?
A “blow out” happens when you stretch your ear too fast and scar tissue builds up in the hole. This can result in permanent scarring. Stretching too quickly can tear your ear tissue in half or cause earlobe skin to detach and hang from your head.
Can you get your ears stretched professionally?
Ear gauging, also known as ear stretching, is a process where the ear is gradually stretched out for the purpose of wearing larger piercings. If you want to stretch your ear lobes, the best advice is to have a professional do it. This ensures that the gauges turn out the way you want them.
What size is 6g in MM?
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 0.125″ | 3.175 mm | |
| 8g | 0.129″ | 3.264 mm |
| 6g | 0.162″ | 4.115 mm |
| 0.188″ | 4.762 mm |