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            "headline": "Stretch earlobes",
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            "description": "During stretching, a normal lobe piercing is gradually enlarged to a larger diameter. This is done slowly so as not to damage the tissue...",
            "articleBody": "**Basic principle**\n\n- When stretching, a normal lobe piercing is gradually enlarged to a larger diameter.\n- This is done slowly so as not to damage the tissue.\n\n**Methods**\n\n- **Expansion rods (taper method)**\nConical rods made of surgical steel, acrylic or wood are used to gently enlarge the hole.\n- **Expanding spirals or sickles**The spirals/sickles made of surgical steel, acrylic or wood can be slowly pushed through the earlobe's canal until the appropriate size is reached.\n- **Ear weights**Jewelry with weight to support the stretching process (less recommended due to uneven stretching).\n\n**Stretching steps and waiting time**\n\n- 1**mm per expansion step**, better still **0.5 mm** to avoid cracks.\n- Wait at least 4 - 6 weeks after each stretching step before stretching further.\n\n**Pain and risks**\n\n- Minimal pain if stretching is performed correctly.\n- Stretching too quickly can lead to microtears (tears), blowouts (tissue protrusions) or infections.\n\n**Care**\n\n- Use a disinfectant spray for the first few days.\n- Massage the skin with jojoba or vitamin E oil for elasticity.\n- Do not skip any stretching steps to avoid cracks.\n\n**Types of jewelry**\n\n- Tunnels and plugs made of surgical steel, wood, glass, silicone or acrylic.\n- Do not use silicone jewelry to begin with, as it can accumulate moisture and promote infections.\n\n**Special features**\n\n- The earlobe can often contract again up to **approx. 8-10 mm.**\n- **From 10 mm+**, the stretched hole usually remains permanent. If you want to reverse the stretching, a surgical procedure may be necessary..",
            "datePublished": "2025-03-10T16:33:22+01:00",
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