Accidentally grabbed the wrong sized gauges [for ears]. If i took my time would I still be able to use them?

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I decided i wanted to stretch my ears. I went and got 12 gauge tapers and plugs and did it. A little discomfort no big deal.

its been a month, [also my ears have been pierced for years.] and I decided i wanted to go up a size. However, The place i buy my jewelry takes it out of the case for you and keeps it at the register.

So I asked for 10g Tapers+Plug pack and The person accidentally got an 8.

if this was anything smaller than a 10 skipping sizes wouldn't be an issue but an 8 is significantly larger than a 12.

Now, I know skipping sizes isn't a good idea, but is it possible to stretch it a little more each day without it 1, closing up and 2, getting messed up?

The Mall is an hour away from where i live so it would be hard for me to go back to buy 10's.

I've tried to put them in to see how far they go, its painful. but doesn't seem bad. It seems like it wouldn't be too hard to take my time without coming across any serious issues.

I would just like a few more opinions, tips, suggestions, or any advice anyone might be willing to offer me.

Please don't say "Don't Skip Sizes." I'm not a noob and wasn't planning to in the beginning.   Thanks in advance.

Sloan S · Accepted Answer

You're wanting to skip sizes.  I know you don't wanna read this, but:

Don't skip sizes!

Rushing your stretch is a fantastic way to get a blow out, or do serious damage to your lobes.

I understand what you're trying to do.. A slow, constant stretch over time from your 12 to an 8.

You'll do more harm then good.  Trust me on this, okay?

I went from a 2 to a 00 over a week.  Same process, I wore tapers and day by day I stretched my lobes.

I also suffered a ugly blow out.  and lobes that looked like cherry tomatoes when it was all said and done.

I was able to fix my blow out (Lucky it was a small one..but not pretty none the less)  and my ears were a mess for weeks to come.. It took regressing (which is what i didn't want in the first place.) Fully healing and attempting the stretch again before i was able to wear my 00's with no problems.

Get online, order some jewelery and do it the correct way.  You're gonna own those lobes from now until, take care of them.

Don't take my word for it, Read some horror stories:
http://www.bmezine.com/pierce/01-ear/bme-pg01-exp-s8-001.html
For every 1 person who stretched quickly and had a good experience, 2 others wish they'd taken their time.

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scenequeen118 · Answer

you should just order size 10 gauges online. from hot topic or something. 
if you skip sizes your ears will prob get messed up.

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Accidentally grabbed the wrong sized gauges [for ears]. If i took my time would I still be able to use them?

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