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It really depends on your pain tolerence.
If they're done properly, and the width is increased a little bit at a time, then they don't hurt that much.
If you go from a 1mm gauge to a 6mm in one step, you risk tearing your ear, so take it slowly and it shouldn't be too bad.
Not to discredit the previous answer, but to elaborate on it: if done properly stretching a piercing should not be painful at all. Maybe a slight pinching sensation and maybe some very mild soreness for a few hours after, but there shouldn't be any burning or stinging and definitely nothing more major. You should only stretch one size at a time, with tapers or tape (PTFE or bondage), with proper lubrication in the case of tapers (natural oils such as Vitamin E, Emu, or Jojoba are best), and adequate wait times between sizes. Though every person's body is different a good guideline is to wait three months for each full millimeter between your previous and current size before stretching to the next size up. More time can only help you end up with healthier, better looking piercings once you reach your goal size.
Below is a suggested minimum wait time between sizes. However, you must keep in mind that this is a "in general" time scale, as some piercings require more time to heal and others less.
Fresh piercing to first stretch: Approx 5 to 6 months
16g to 14g - 1 month
14g to 12g - 1 month
12g to 10g - 1.5 months
10g to 8g - 2 months
8g to 6g - 3 months
6g to 4g - 3 month
4g to 2g - 3 months
2g to 0g - 4 months
0g to 00g - 4 months
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How do you stretch a new lip piercing?
you can buy stretchers
Can I go online to buy wholesale stretchers in bulk?
I'm not sure whether you mean piercing stretchers or medical stretchers. Here's a site where you can buy piercing stretchers: http://www.bodypunks.com/ws/new_category.asp?category=ROOT/Body%20Jewelry/Tapers%20and%20Stretchers/&browseby=category - and medical stretchers:http://www.emedicalsales.com/
What types of medical stretcher are there?
There are multiple types of medical stretches for civilian, military, and professional use. Stretchers can range in complexity from simple stretchers to multi-use stretchers. Various conformations of medical stretchers include simple stretchers, folding stretchers, basket stretchers, Nimier stretchers, scoop stretchers, as well as hybrid stretchers.
What piercing does not hurt?
All piercings hurt.
If you pierce your belly button does it hurt to dive in softball?
A new piercing and you want to dive on it? Yes it will hurt the piercing.
Can you give a sentence with the word piercing?
Once I was finished piercing her tongue I went home. The sound was so piercing it hurt my ears. His comment was piercing and hurt my feelings. I watched him piercing each piece of meat with a skewer to make the kabobs.
Do bridge piercing hurt?
Mine did!!
Does a Madonna piercing hurt?
There is no piercing you will ever receive that will not hurt at least a little bit. That said, yes they do hurt and more so because they are on your upper lip. However, your desire for any piercing should override your fear of the pain.
Does a smiley piercing hurt?
All piercings hurt to some point, but in the hands of a professional body piercer the piercing is simple and next to painless.
Does a bridge piercing hurt?
All piercings hurt, you just need to get over it and get it done. Pain is a momentary thing and if you want the piercing then there is nothing to it.
Why does your ear piercing hurt if its not infected or cheap metal?
your body would be rejecting the piercing
Do spider bites piercing hurt?
Spider bite piercing are not likely to hurt much as compared to other lip piercing. It is suggested to visit an experienced piercer to make the process smoother and easier for you.
