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Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

Last post 07-24-2008 9:13 AM by sparklerainbowsunshine. 27 replies.
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  • 07-17-2008 7:36 PM

    Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    I'm posting some pics of my right lobe cause I'm making myself sick with worry. I feel like it might be to thin and that I need to downsize permanately. I've already downsized to 2g and then worked my way back up to 00g. I take my plugs out everynight and sometimes leave them out for over 24hrs. I've debated massaging again but not sure what to use since any kind of oils make my ears and neck break out.

    What it comes down to is how do you know if your lobe is dangerously thin? When you can't see the bottom of your lobe when you got plugs in? When you lose feeling in the bottom of your lobe? Discoloration, etc.? I don't have any of those signs but I'm still worried. I really don't want to downsize again, I think I'd rather let my ears close up then continuing to downsize every few months. Am I just paranoid?

     

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  • 07-17-2008 7:50 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    They do look a little on the thin side. You could always get them scalpeled to reposition them.
  • 07-17-2008 8:10 PM In reply to

    • Jon
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    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    honestly, they dont look thin. just a little on the low side, just through misplacement. but like xamannduhhh said scalping usually fixes that problem if your willing to go that far.
  • 07-17-2008 8:10 PM In reply to

    • Nousagi
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    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

     Yes, I'm assuming they just weren't initially pierced at a good position. I'd suggest downsizing every so often to thicken them up, and scalpel if you plan on going larger. :3

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  • 07-17-2008 8:22 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    Well I'm at my goal size of 00g so I don't know if scalpelling would be the right way to go. I just need to feel ok that if I leave them and not go bigger and continue leaving my plugs out at night and doing massages that they'll be ok.

    10g lobes
  • 07-17-2008 8:49 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    if you downsize, massage, and take good care for a good while, you shouldn't have to downsize every couple of months.

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  • 07-17-2008 9:55 PM In reply to

    • karennn
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    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

     if this is for sure your goal size, i wouldnt worry. its not like in 10 years they will sag and become thinner...but i would definitely find the best oil or lube and then start massaging because that always helps and makes the lobes feel all pampered. 

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  • 07-17-2008 10:25 PM In reply to

    • Jess
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    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    I'd say they're fine. My ears were also originally pierced low-ish (when I was 7), and I've successfully made it to 5/8" without visible thinning (and no downsizing). If oils bother you, get a basic unscented lotion like lubriderm and use that for massages...it's the act more than what you use that helps increase circulation. Honestly, I've you've already downsized without a whole load of success, doing it again probably won't help all that much either. You're obviously conscious of the health of your ears, and know the warning signs, so just keep an eye on them and keep taking care of them and you should be alright.
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  • 07-17-2008 10:59 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    they don't look thin, definitely poor placement

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  • 07-18-2008 12:31 AM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    Extremely paranoid. :) 

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  • 07-20-2008 8:47 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

     my lobes were peirced low, too.

     

    they look alright. :] 

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  • 07-20-2008 10:03 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    i tihnk jojoba oil doesn't clog pores. Did you already try it?  

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  • 07-20-2008 10:39 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    I thought you said you were letting them close up. 

  • 07-20-2008 10:41 PM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    I thought you were done with stretching? 

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  • 07-21-2008 12:54 AM In reply to

    Re: Dangerously thin or extremely paranoid?

    and a little crazy... 

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