Should i go from 8 gauge to 4 gauge?

Question

I already skipped from a regual piercing to 8 and i blew out but its fine now so im debating wether to wait a while and get 6's or just go for the 4's my friend did it and hes ears are just fine so what do you think?

Answer 1

Go to a 6 first!  

Answer 2

So you broke the stretching rules, had a blow out and didn't learn your lesson?

Skip sizes if you want, but know that you will end up with scar tissue that could impede future stretches and leave your lobes looking like a pair of cat's asses. Some people can skip and get away with it, but they are few and far between which is why there are generally accepted rules for stretching. One size at a time, minimum six weeks in between stretches, more as you get bigger.

But hey, they're your lobes.

Answer 3

I really wouldn't risk it. Sure, you were fine once. But what if it's not fine this time? I've skipped a few gauges myself and was fine... but it's just stupid to do such a big jump!

It'd suck if it wrecked your ear... I say go to 6's, better be safe than sorry :)

Answer 4

Just go up one size.

I skipped from a 9/16ths to a 5/8ths and had a blow out also.

Its really not in your best interest.

Pull on your jewelry to stretch it out more!

It helps.

You don't want another blow out, they are a ***** to heal.

Take your time from here on. Because if you decide to go bigger, you will regret skipping. Due to the fact that your ear lobe will be way to thin!

Hope I helped.

Answer 5

Definitely a 6(Six)

Answer 6

thats gonna hurt no! do 6 first!

Answer 7

8 to 6 is a big jump and 8 to 4 is waaaayyyyy bigger dont do it theyll blow out wait two weeks then go to 6 youll probably have to wait 3 to 4 more weeks to go to four its hard :]