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My gauge size is half an inch. Is there any hope for me?

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They most likely wont close completely, but they will shrink to about a 12 if you stretched correctly.

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Is there a medical procedure that provides minimal scarring?

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You can have your ears stitched back up, but it can be extremely expensive.

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If I stretch to a 4g, will my ears shrink back so I would be able to wear normal earrings?

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It will normally stretch back even if you were to stretch to a 2g, so you should be fine.

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How many days will it take to solve this problem?

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This varies from person to person and what size you're at. For some, it'll take days. Others will take weeks.

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Will hemorrhoid cream close an earring hole?

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Hemorrhoid cream can help close your ears due to the tightening agents in it, but it depends on the size of the holes.

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How do I close up parts of my gauged ears?

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There's a few ways to go about it on your own or with the help of a surgeon. By yourself, you can start by using smaller sized gauges until it shrinks to the size you want. Use lightweight gauges for best results.

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Will it shrink back if it is size 2g?

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Most likely. Usually it will go back if stretched properly from about 0g/00g. Anywhere after that is not likely to close.

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Can I still wear normal earrings after de-gauging?

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Depends on what size you've stretched up to. If it's over 2G (6mm), most likely not. If it's smaller than 6mm, then there's a chance.

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I went to a 5/8 gauge. How can I get them to close?

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In my experience, I came down from a 9/16 gauge by leaving the jewelry out until it stopped shrinking. Then I gauged up again for a couple hours and took it out to shrink again. I'm down to a 0 now.

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Is it possible at that my ears won't shrink back from a 0g?

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You run a risk of it not closing completely when you reach any size after 2g. Some people see their ears close at 0g, but it's not guaranteed. It also depends on how you treated your ears during, after, and between each stretch. Skipping sizes, not waiting long enough between sizing up, and not cleaning and moisturizing your ears can all decrease your chances of them ever closing properly.

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Is it safe to go from a normal earring size to a 10 gauge?

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It can be very painful and increase your risk of blowing out your piercing when you jump big sizes. Most people start with a 14 gauge. A 12 is okay, too, but it will hurt more.

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Can I use coconut oil?

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It is not recommended, but you can ask your doctor for their professional medical opinion on this matter.

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How do I shrink my gauges in my ears?

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Simply use a gauge that is a size smaller and go down a size each week or every other week.

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Do I have to leave the jewelry out during the healing process or can I put it back in between the steps?

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You can leave them out or you can wear them. As long as they are of correct size and do not stretch your ear more, you should be fine

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I'm planning to stretch my ears up to an 8. Would my ears be likely to shrink back so I could wear regular earrings?

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Your ears should stretch back down to normal as long as they are smaller than a 0.

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What size would be mostly guaranteed to shrink back to a normal ear hole size?

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Usually anything smaller than a 0 g will shrink back. But It all depends on your skin, how you treated your ears and how fast you size up.

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What are gauges? Where can I get one?

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Gauges are another name for stretchers/tapers/plugs. It helps stretch out your piercing hole to be larger and so you can wear larger jewelry. You can find them in places that do piercings (piercing salons, tattoo parlors) or order online.

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