Stretching lobes

[Maverick.T.G]

Hey im currently trying to stretch my ear lobes,if anyone has tips on how to or would like to tell me how they went bout doing it,they' all be very welcome comments.. Thanx

[Lindy Loo]

Why?? Whats wrong with the ones you've got??

[Yinzer]

They make these cone shaped earrings that go from the highest gauge to the lowest, so you gradually push it through mm by mm until you are satisfied. You can probably buy one at the mall, but if not then check at the local freak shop (not porn, just freak). Just consider what you're going to do when you want a real job! I saw this guy last week who must've been atleast 60, with big streched out holes in his lobes. I found it rather comical. All he needed was a backpack and a pair of Doc Martins!

[crazy chick]

O my goodness ear lobes freak me out and when people stretch them it's worse - why would you want to do this?

[dorisday]

I agree, WHY??? Just remember, once its done, its done. You may want it now but what of ten, fifteen years time??? I would advise against it.

[nicola_red]

I have to say I agree with the others on this - I have lots of tattoos and piercings, but they can all be taken out/covered up if needs be. There's just no way to cover your earlobes totally, even with hair. However, I know tons of people are doing it and I reckon the best thing to do is take advice from a professional piercing studio. They'll sell the flesh tunnels you need and can also advise on what gauge to start with and how quickly to move up to a thicker one, etc.

[Maverick.T.G]

thats exactly what i have been doing,just taken it slowly so not to tear the ear.If i do it this way i will be able to take them out and the ear WILL close.Just the usual mark left by all piercings,maybe a little bit more noticable though.I also have tattoo's and other peircings.Im studying to be an Electrical Enginner,but i aint worried bout it hampering my job opportunities,i have spoke to companies and its all changed these days.Companies move with the times.

[nicola_red]

That's true about a lot of jobs, I work for an arts centre in the theatres box office and nobody objects to my tattoos and piercings (or indeed bright red hair). But some places can still be really conservative. I'm amazed to know that holes that big will close back up, but the piercing people know more about these things than I do...

[georgit79]

I'm glad I didn't post an answer to this question earlier, as I thought you just wanted to 'stretch' your earlobes, i.e. make them longer...I didn't realise you wanted holes in them! I don't get it...

[ekajati]

Just to let you know, I spent some time in a place where the women always stretch their lobes to fit very large discs. There was one lady there who had become a nun so she no longer wore jewellry, and was by then pretty old. Her ears had not closed back at all, still dangling with v large holes. It might look cool while you're young, but are you sure you'll still like it when you're 80 with sagging wrinkly flesh?!! Bleaaargh;-)

[Trifo]

If you are looking for information on how to stretch your lobes "correctly" then I can highly recommend that you visit the stretching forum found here: http://p196.ezboard.com/bbodypiercingtattooingandbodymodific ation Everyone is very friendly and helpful, there is also a stretching FAQ that answers the most commonly asked questions. Alot of people especially young teens stretch their lobes using all sorts of junk which is very traumatic for your ear. If done correctly then your lobes will shrink down but everyone is different and some people heal more than others. I've been stretcing my lobes for just over a year now and I love the way they look and feel. Happy stretching.