What size for a first time ear stretcher?

Answer 1

10 g is as far as most experianced professional piercers will go, however there are some less experianced piercers who will go bigger to start with it's dependant on the client and the piercers skills.

Answer 2

I would say start with a 14 or 12 , I am now at a 4 . Whatever you do ; DO NOT skip sizes as I did . My ears will never be the same they are really stretched out & hurt . Stop using tapers ( the really long gauges ) when you get to a size 6 if not you can make your ear stay a certain way & most of the time needs to be surgically put back into places but still the surgery makes your ear look horrible . Good luck!

--Try a 14 first. You can find tapers at that size. If that's tight, just buy some 16ga studs or ring and wear that for a month then try 14ga again. Go up a size every 2-3 months. Stretching should NEVER HURT. if it does, give your ears more time.

Answer 3

Any time you go over an inch it's going to be touch and go as to whether the piercing will return to normal, some do some don't.

Answer 4

I think the largest size a professional can pierce you with is a 2g. If already pierced, start from there and don't skip sizes or else you risk damaging your ears.