by corazon_de_oro » Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:32 pm
Large stretched lobes do make it a little more difficult to get a job, so you really should keep that in mind. Even if you think you're going to have a career that allows it, you never know what kind of job you'll have to have to get by in case your dream job doesn't work out immediately. I see a lot of teenagers saying "Well, I'm gonna be a graphic designer, musician, photographer, etc. so I can have whatever body mods I want" and I think about how hard those jobs are to get into and that some employers even in those fields might not be too comfortable with huge lobes or excessive piercings.
Not trying to lecture you, just saying I know where she's coming from. Piercings really aren't a big deal because they can be removed and retainers can be worn, but big lobes can't be hidden. I'm pro-body modification but I don't think I'd let my child stretch their lobes past 00G or so until they knew for sure that they wouldn't cause any problems in the future.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!