What is ear stretching?

Stretching is one of those ancient modes of artful body modification that have resurged in the recent years. Stretching is conducted through gradual increase of a pierced hole in the various parts of the body, most of the time done on the earlobes. From a single pierce, a hole is slightly stretched and small tissue tears are formed that should be maintained until the torn areas have healed. The same process is repeated over time until the desired stretch or hole is achieved. Professionals with lengthy experience at ear stretching and loads of creativity, like those behind ear-gauges.com, considers stretching as a perfectly healthy art, as long as it’s done correctly.

How long do I have to wait before getting the next stretch?

Every human body is different; hence, the safest consideration would be not to follow a time frame that worked for others who have undergone stretching. What is important is your first or initial stretch, or the first pierce should have healed completely before you undergo another stretching. This usually takes four weeks, but it’s best to wait another two to three weeks before going further. It’s safe to say that stretching should be done once every two months.

How far is beyond return?

Again, every human body is unique, and with stretching being an inexact science, stretching should be considered individually. It’s not safe to get gauges or stretching the way the next person did, as would be the advice of the stretching pros at ear-gages.com. Being so, stretched ear lobes or lips will shrink up to different measurements, with 2 gauge considered by pros of the art as the “point of no return”. This means you will most likely bear with that wide gap until you are an old person.

Should I see a doctor if there’s gunk in my jewelry?

No cause for alarm, actually. If your ears have healed, the gunks you see are simple dead cells that have collected in the jewelry since they have nowhere else to go. The amount of white substances varies as well, depending on the amount of shed cells, as well as the jewelry material. You might have noticed a smell as well, and you might be thinking it’s an infection. No, it’s not. It’s natural and you shouldn’t freak out. If unsure about the unsightly gunk, go to ear-gauges.com to learn more.

Help! It’s a blow out! What do I do?

Blowouts are common occurrences when you get ear stretching. It happens when the intervals between stretches come too close to each other. A blow out happens while the stretch is being conducted, or sometimes a day or two after the stretching. It occurs when the pressures on the tissues are too much, hence breaking into an unpleasant sight. It’s commonly described as the inside portion of the pierced area flapping towards the outer region, most of the time at the backside.

To ease yourself of any discomfort and pain, and save yourself from the worst scenario which is infection or having to undergo minor surgery, immediately downsize. Why? If you insist on ignoring the blowout, it will most likely heal by itself and give you a scar. Next, every piercing should be treated well with sea salt soaks and proper hygiene should be maintained.

EARGAUGES.NET Return Policy

At Eargauges.net, we take great pride in our reputation for quality plugs for an excellent cost. All of our jewelry is unworn, and due to sanitary reasons, we cannot accept returns on any orders unless there is a problem with the jewelry.  We want our customers to be happy, but it is your responsibility to order the right gauge/size.  If you are not sure of your gauge/size, please visit your local tattoo/piercing shop and they can definitely help you out.

E-mail Us

If you do have a problem or defect with your plugs, please e-mail us or use the contact form on the contact page within 3 days of receiving the shipment. Make sure to include your name, order number, and issue in the e-mail, and we gladly fix the problem.

Packaging and Return Instructions

ALL RETURNS MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY US BEFORE YOU RETURN THEM. Please repackage merchandise in a secure box or padded envelope (utilize the original packaging if possible). Packages should be shipped via USPS, UPS, or other parcel service to the following address:

Eargauges.net

2345 North Ave.

Chico, CA 95973

Please note:

Returns received damaged during transportation, due to being poorly packaged, will not be honored.

The original shipping and handling charges are not refundable.

Eargauges.net DOES NOT send any types of return labels.

We will not issue credits for merchandise not in our possession.

Merchandise that appears to be worn or used will NOT be credited and will NOT be returned to you.

More Frequently asked Questions:

Payments we accept:

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How do I know if my order went through?

After your payment has been processed, you will receive an e-mail from us letting you know it has gone through.

What countries do you ship to?

If you buy plugs, we will ship them to you… anywhere.

How do I know if my order has been shipped?

After we ship the order, you will receive another e-mail confirming the shipment has been made.

What if its been a week and I still haven’t received an e-mail or a package?

Please feel free to e-mail us at customerservice@eargauges[dot]net if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. We appreciate our fellow ear-stretchers and want to help you out! Also, from 10am-5pm p.s.t. we have live chat help via our website.