Q: Stretching newbie here! How do you know when your lobes have reached their limit in terms of stretching size? -Matt
A: It’s helpful to put in a set of plugs and take a hard look at your ears in a mirror. Is your jewelry reaching the edges of the ear, either towards the skull or towards the helix? Is the skin supporting the bottom of your plug thick and wide or is it starting to look a bit thin and narrow? Does it look like the plug might suddenly fall out the bottom of the lobe? These things are easier to spot on larger gauge stretches. If your lobe has been stretched to its capacity, it should be relatively easy to see. However, if you are simply running out of space, that can be a little bit trickier to see. After you look at your ear with the plug in, take the plug out and look again. Does the tissue have uniform thickness or are there thinner spots? Is the tissue plump and strong or does it have a “deflated” sort of appearance? If you have smaller gauge stretches or you simply can’t tell, it never hurts to consult your trusted professional piercer for an evaluation. They can give you a look and tell you how much space your lobes have left. Best of luck!
Q: So just about 2 months ago my belly button piercing officially started giving in, like 3 months after I got it, and now it has scarred. Is it possible to get the bottom part of my bellybutton pierced? -Breonna
A: Sorry to hear about your belly piercing. Your question is kind of a two-part question. Is it possible to pierce the bottom of a navel? Yes, totally. It’s not a very common choice but it makes for a nifty and unusual look. The real question here is whether or not it is possible to pierce the bottom of YOUR navel. Belly button piercings are highly anatomy dependent which may be why your last one rejected so quickly. For a lower belly piercing, you need to have a defined lip of skin for the piercing. The reason these piercings may be less common is because that particular type of anatomy isn’t as common. You also need to have a navel that doesn’t collapse or disappear when you sit down. If neither of these criteria apply to you, you may wish to talk to your professional piercer about a floating navel. This still requires a lip of skin at the top of the navel but is designed to work with a navel that collapses or disappears. Happy piercing!
Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!
