how long should i wait to go up a gauge size?
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It is recommended that you wait at least 6 weeks in between stretches. This will give your earlobes time to heal up and become a little loose. However, we recommend that you wait 2-6 months between each stretch.
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The actual resizing process by the jeweler can take as little as 10 minutes from when the jewelers start working on the ring. However, depending on the ring design, stone settings and material, downsizing may take longer.
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Keep in mind though that everyone's anatomy is different, but the majority of people will be able to take their plugs out at 2 -0 gauge and your lobes will look normal after a 2 - 3 months of closing up. There are also other factors that will affect the permanency of your size.
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Stephanie recommends, at the minimum, waiting 8 weeks before changing up your jewellery but in general, be careful about changing your earrings round for the first 6 months as it can slow down the healing process.
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Gauge sizes work in reverse, meaning that higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge). ... When discussing gauges, a larger gauge means bigger around, but it is expressed with a smaller number. If you're told that you need a larger gauge than 14, you need to look at 12 or 10, not at 16.
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Wait until it is fully healed, wash is with a saline solution every day, before changing the piercing. It's recommended to wait around 3 to 6 months before changing a helix piercing.
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Don't be frustrated if you don't feel improvement immediately, muscles take time to grow even in your hands, it'll take at least three days to feel comfortable with most setups.
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How long does it take to resize a ring? "Resizing a ring usually takes one to two weeks," says Gandia.
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Dave1027 Well-Known Member. The difference is that the thicker gauge wire (16) can be used for a longer run. But like others have said it's best to use 14 gauge or lower.
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Wait a Few Hours Adding a second coat requires some precision in the time that elapses between the first and the second. Usually, a good time frame is anywhere between four and five hours. This, of course, will rely on the temperature outside. A good rule of thumb is to lightly touch the portion that has been stained.
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If you can hold out, it's really best to wait a full 12 months before you try changing your jewelry yourself. (You can do it with a piercer's help earlier in the healing process, if you have to because of issues like swelling necessitating longer barbells.)
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Wear it in 5-10-minute increments and then work your way up to wearing it for your complete workout duration. Do not wear it for more than 60 minutes while exercising.
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Sometimes it only takes a few hours, but other times it can take up to 48 hours to fully expand. The safe and easy rule we follow is to just eye-ball it. Once your mattress looks fluffy and comfortable, it's safe to sleep on and that's usually on the first night.
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You can make your piercing holes bigger by using stretchers. You can get them at just about any piercing shop or shop that sells bigger gauge jewelry. If you're going to do it, remember to stretch slowly to avoid blowouts. Also, if you decide to go large gauge, your ears may not go back to how they are now.
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As a general rule of thumb, you should wait a minimum of 3-4 months before stretching a fresh soft tissue piercing, and healed ear lobe piercings can often be stretched at the rate of one size (about 1mm to 1.5mm or 1/16") each 30 to 45 days, minimum.
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If your custom suit is made locally, you should expect to return for a basted fitting within the first 1-2 weeks, then return for a final fitting and slight adjustments 1-2 weeks after that. Overall, expect about 2-4 weeks total when the suit is made locally.
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Once Blue Nile has received your ring, the process of resizing may take up to as much as 2 weeks. However, the length of time it may take to resize your ring will vary depending on the amount of resizing need (up or down), the material, and likely the demand for the service.