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Questions and Accutane

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:30 am
by McLlama
Hi, I'm new and I've been thinking about stretching my ears for a while now, I just need some help with a few things.
I've just finished some Acne medication called Accutane (or Isotretinoin, It slows down the healing process and drys out ones skin, as the main side effects, just wondering if it would be safe to stretch now as I got both my ears pierced during the medication and they were fine with no complications and I have been off it almost three weeks and the dry skin has gone away.

Another questions, what way would be best to convince my parents to let me get stretchers?

Any advice welcome, Thanks. :)

Re: Questions and Accutane

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:06 am
by corazon_de_oro
Well, if it's done correctly stretching won't cause any open wounds that need to heal like a piercing. It's more about allowing your skin to loosen up between sizes, not exactly "heal." The dry skin shouldn't be an issue if you keep your ears moisturized, use an oil like vitamin E, jojoba, or emu to massage your ears once a day (after the piercings are healed, of course). Another thing I'll add is that you need to make sure your ears have been pierced for at least six months before you do your first stretch.

As for your parents, I can't help much there... I have long hair and my parents don't even know; I really hate drawing attention to myself so I've just never brought it up. But I'm 21 and didn't get any piercings until I was 18 so it didn't really matter if they "let" me. Just talk to them in a mature, calm way and explain that you know how to do it safely and it's just something you want to do. If you're well-behaved and responsible it shouldn't be much of a problem... parents tend to see piercings and tattoos as something associated with rebelliousness but if you don't fit into that stereotype they might reconsider. If they disapprove it's best to just wait until you're 18, or no longer living in their house.

Re: Questions and Accutane

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:29 am
by McLlama
Okay thank you! The dry skin has basically gone so it doesnt matter so much about that. :) My ears have been pierced that long or longer.

I am 18, but I havent asked since I went off acutane, since that was their main concern, to do with the healing process, dry skin, etc.

Re: Questions and Accutane

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:34 am
by corazon_de_oro
Ah, that's good. With stretching you always want to wait until you can put the next size in without pain or forcing it and there should never be any bleeding or open wounds. Most people need to leave about 6-8+ weeks between each size. Good luck, and if you have any other questions about stretching let us know. :) There are a lot of helpful people on here.

Re: Questions and Accutane

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:47 am
by McLlama
Thank you so much. :)