Is it possible to re-stretch reconstructed earlobes? (photo)

September 8, 2015
Asked By:kazuopascual in Oakland, CA

I used to have slightly large stretched earlobes (around 38mm) until I went to a surgeon to get them surgically closed. Six months after the surgery, they appear to be fully healed, but resulted in scar tissue. I plan to to pierce my earlobes again and stretch them but, I am totally not sure if that would be a good idea.

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December 10, 2015

Answer: Restretching earlobes

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November 11, 2015

Answer: Dont

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November 11, 2015

Answer: Dont

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October 28, 2015

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September 10, 2015

Answer: Not a good idea

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September 10, 2015

Answer: Not a good idea

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September 9, 2015

Answer: Is it possible to re-stretch repaired earlobes?

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September 9, 2015

Answer: Is it possible to re-stretch repaired earlobes?

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