How To Take Care Of Your Ear During And After Stretching
During the stretching process, it is important to stay calm and patient to avoid any tears or bruises in your ear cartilages. [6]
You can follow these steps to care for your ear during and after the process:
- Wash your piercing with warm water and a chemical free soap every day.
- Place your earlobes in clean, warm water and salt daily.
- Massage your earlobes everyday with jojoba oil, coconut oil and other healthy oil to avoid dryness and hasten the healing process.
- Wait for about 6 weeks after gauges and watch your piercing closely. Don’t move to the next gauge if you observe any swelling, irritation, or redness after 6 weeks.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the piercing.
- Stay away from anything that can get caught in the piercing.
Conclusion
Ear stretching is a process that involves stretching out piercings in your ear lobes. The process should be done by a professional to avoid any injuries or permanent scars. To avoid infections, you must clean your ears regularly after the procedure.
Reference:
[1] https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-an-esthetician-15764
[2] https://www.who.int/health-topics/hiv-aids
[3] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hepatitis/
[4] https://www.prevention.com/beauty/a29829814/jojoba-oil-benefits/
[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/hypoallergenic
[6] https://med.uth.edu/orl/online-ear-disease-photo-book/chapter-3-ear-anatomy/ear-anatomy-outer-ear/