can you dead stretch with silicone tunnels?

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killian_
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Gauge Size:: 10mm

can you dead stretch with silicone tunnels?

was just looking into buying silicone tunnels and am currently at 10 mm and am going to go to 12mm soon but was wondering is it better to get 10mm or get the 12mm and use them to stretch my ears
ast.riske
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Gauge Size:: 4g lobes, 8g septum

Re: can you dead stretch with silicone tunnels?

Stretching with silicone is risky regardless of the method. Silicone is only intended for healed stretches because it's porous. It can harbor bacteria which can lead to infection. Your ear can also fuse with it, causing all kinds of damage when you try to remove it.

Short answer: stretch with something else. ; )
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killian_
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Re: can you dead stretch with silicone tunnels?

thanks for that really helpfull
Big Chicken
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Joined: Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:02 pm
Gauge Size:: Omm at the moment
Location: England

Re: can you dead stretch with silicone tunnels?

Hey,

I'm fairly new to ear stretching but when I read your question a massive 'noooooo' formed in my head!!

Good luck though
corazon_de_oro
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Re: can you dead stretch with silicone tunnels?

Agreed. Silicone is horrible for new stretches. Also, the tunnels expand in your ears and force you to the next size whether they're ready or not. This can cause blowouts and tears.
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!
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