A sober look at a radical solution - how and why make tunnels in the ears?

Tunnels and plugs in the ears are some of the varieties of piercings. Many people consider such a way to decorate their bodies rather extravagant and even extreme. However, ear tunnels are not a new phenomenon in the world of body art. Originally, they were associated only with ear ornaments of African and Indonesian tribes. Then, large ear piercing became a hallmark of some musical subcultures. Tunnels re-entered modern fashion about a decade ago and have remained relevant to this day ever since.

Who needs it

Every day on the streets we encounter people in unusual clothes with funny hairstyles and through holes in their earlobes. Ear tunnels have been popular for more than a decade and have caused bewilderment and indignation among the conservative older generation.

Despite this, young people consider such jewelry not only attractive, but also ideological, implying a certain direction in society.

Any body piercing, whether it is bars, tunnels or nipple piercings, indicate the presence of certain views and imaginative ideas about the world and surrounding reality.

African people believe that artificial holes made near the nostrils, earflaps and eyes can deceive evil spirits and save a person from trouble.

In our country lobe stretching is popular among informal people, who are trying to stand out in society in every possible way, daring even to use such radical ways. Not only that, but the degree to which the lobe is pulled back plays an important role - the bigger the hole, the "cooler" the person looks.

First of all, it is necessary to decide whether you need this trash? If your goal is to dazzle people around you, have no doubts, tunnels will not leave anyone without attention.

But in case of disappointment you will have to sew up the holes already in six months, and to disguise the formed scars till the end of life.

With the persistence of life convictions and with a cold calculation that is above short-term interest - you can safely pull tunnels.

Correctors for floppy ears

Many correctors for getting rid of bald ears are now available. They all have a similar design and similar principle of action. The accessory consists of two transparent silicone parts that are fastened together and are invisible when worn. Products of all brands work the same way. Slight differences lie in the method of attachment and wearing comfort. The individual corrector is glued to the skin of the ear with a special hypoallergenic adhesive, while the other part is glued to the head. Bonding, the two parts of the corrector give the ear the correct shape, pressing it to the temples. After some time the cartilage takes the given position and there is no need to wear the corrector.

Is it possible to correct droopy ears with a corrector?

In order to achieve the expected result, the corrector should be worn from six months to a year, although some manufacturers promise to make the ears straight in a month. One hundred percent guarantee that the corrector will get rid of bald ears, no. In addition, it is very important to wear the product constantly, and because of the discomfort and/or skin irritation many people neglect this rule, which is also bad for the result. It is possible to correct ears in this way at any age, but the earlier the better.

Contraindications

The mere desire to become the owner of an extreme jewel is not enough. Tunnels are not recommended in some situations, particularly if you have the following health problems:

• Poor blood clotting;
• allergic manifestations to the material used in the products;
• mental disorders;
• Acute phase of chronic diseases;
• Pregnancy and lactation;
• menstruation;
• diabetes mellitus;
• epilepsy, neurological seizures;
• vegetative, neurological and psychiatric disorders resulting from the use of alcoholic beverages;
• high body temperature.

It is important that you cannot put the device in the lobe all at once. This part of the ear needs to be stretched gradually.

Methods to use

First of all, remember that making tunnels yourself is an extremely unwise idea. You risk getting an infection, the consequences of which will be very serious health problems.

Today, you can get tunnels done in any piercing salon for a very affordable cost. By contacting such a facility, you can choose any type of piercing you like, based on your own tastes and preferences.

Stretching of the lobe is carried out by several methods, below we will consider them in detail.

Piercing extension

The technique is recommended for patient people. The specialist performs the following actions:

1. With a special needle he pierces the earlobe, using disinfectants.
2. Inserts a temporary earring.
3. Then the wound formed must heal, as a rule, it takes about 7-14 days.
4. Then a special expanding device is inserted into the hole, with a diameter of 1-2 mm.
5. After some time, the specialist installs a larger expander.

Expanding the puncture continues until the client of the salon does not get the desired size.

At all stages of wearing the device, the puncture area needs special hygienic care. Such a stretching technique is always accompanied by painful sensations, so you must be prepared to make sacrifices for the sake of beauty. The fruits of your inspired impulse can be enjoyed after 60 - 70 days.

Interesting to know! The best device for the formation of the tunnel are considered stretch marks made of plastic, as wooden products cause purulent inflammation in the area of the puncture.

Lobe incision

This method has nothing to do with stretching. Using a scalpel, the piercing master makes an incision on the lobe that will match the diameter of the selected tunnel.

The method is more often used in the situation of impatient salon clients who want to get the result in one visit. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the size of the final hole at once.

The technique can be referred to as a painful procedure, and during the healing stages the risk of infection increases significantly.

Punching (with a scalpel)

This method is much more dangerous than the previous methods. With this type of stretching, there is a risk of tearing the lobe. However, you can't do without the use of punching if a person wants to become the owner of a huge tunnel.

The master performs the following manipulations:

• makes an injection with an anesthetic agent;
• Cut the lobe with a medical knife (in some cases a tube-shaped device with a cutting edge is used to cut a circle of the required diameter in the lobe);
• The earring is prepared in advance, treated with an antiseptic and inserted into the ready-made hole.

The method requires constant anesthesia and careful hygiene during the rehabilitation period.

If, after some time, the client has a desire to return to the former integrity of the lobe, it will have to be stitched. It will not regrow on its own in the process of natural tissue regeneration.

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How do I get tunnels done in my ears?

1. First, you should have a standard healed ear puncture. Once it is healed, not itchy or painful, you can begin to extend the lobe.
2. To avoid scarring, the extension should not be more than 1-2 mm at a time. If the transition is abrupt, you can't avoid inflammation and blockage (we will tell you about these dangers below).
3. Wash your hands with soap and water, disinfect your earlobe and stretching tool with chlorhexidine.
4. Massage your earlobe well to improve blood flow.
5. Lubricate the piercing and cone with a lubricant or oil. Many jewelry stores sell professional lubricants, but you can also use vegetable-based lubricants (coconut oil or jojoba oil).
6. Start slowly and gradually pushing the cone through the hole, inserting the thinner side into the piercing first. Painful sensations may occur.
7. It is worth inserting the tunnels from different sides after the procedure to avoid a blockage.
8. Insert the plug into the thicker end of the taper so that you can insert it immediately into the stretched piercing.
9. Insert the plug into the hole as soon as the taper goes through. There will be some redness and swelling.

Tunnel Stretch Scale (Dimensions)

If you want to drastically increase the diameter, then you can try punching. Punching is a surgical procedure where a segment of the lobe of the desired diameter (up to 10 mm) is cut out with a punch (round knife). This method is only suitable for those for whom the anatomical structure of the lobe allows it.

How much it hurts

There are quite a few people who have a positive attitude towards stretched earlobes. However, the very procedure of forming the desired opening causes painful sensations.

There is no proven and reliable way to get rid of pain and discomfort during the procedure and after it.

It is possible to reduce the pain a little, if you adhere to several recommendations:

• Stretch the lobes gradually;
• Wear a cone (dilator) of a certain diameter for at least a month;
• Do not use weights (although they speed up the stretching process, they cause increased pain);
• Use Teflon tape to wrap the device (it allows you to achieve the desired result gradually);
• Do not wear silicone plugs until your ears are completely healed (they can cause tearing of the tissues);
• Massage the area daily with oil (to avoid infection, perform the procedure after the final stretching);
• wipe the puncture area with a pharmacy salt solution twice a day;
• If there is any bloody discharge, immediately reduce the size of the hole.

About how to stretch tunnels, how to take care of them and some tips are presented in the video.

What can you use to stretch tunnels?

The following methods can be used to enlarge the puncture hole: cones, plugs and tape.

Cones

These are long spikes that you insert into the piercing to stretch the skin. They come in different sizes, depending on how much you want to stretch the piercing. There are acrylic or steel ones, the latter are more expensive because with them the stretching is less painful and safer.

Plugs

These are round, barrel-shaped jewelry. They can be made of different materials:

• Acrylic;
• Steel;
• Titanium (hypoallergenic version);
• Silicone;
• Glass;
• Wood;
• Polished stone.

Many plugs have "expanding" sides, which makes them easier to install.

Possible complications

Improper piercing and negligence in the care of the earlobe provoke all kinds of complications.

Some of them can be easily managed, in critical cases, a person has to resort to surgical intervention.

Itching

Skin flaking and itching in the area of the stretched piercing can occur due to an allergic reaction to the material of the jewelry. In such circumstances, the fashion device is replaced.

The ideal product is considered to be made of steel. The earlobe should be treated regularly with Chlorhexidine during wear.

Sepsis

The hole formed in the earlobe is essentially an open wound and a favorable pathogenic microflora for bacteria to multiply.

Tissues swell, body temperature rises, and there is a risk of blood infection (sepsis). A weakened immune system and diabetes mellitus increase the activity of bacterial production.

As a result, the person will receive prolonged therapy with antibiotics, and in some cases, the removal of the focus of infection, that is, the inflamed area of the earlobe.

Blowout node

If you "skip sizes" and pull the lobe too quickly, a rather unpleasant thing can form on a certain area, namely, a node.

Under such circumstances, it is better to seek help from a surgeon. He will anesthetize the problem area and remove the spherical neoplasm.

If the size of the outgrowth is small, you can resume stretching after six months. It is better to choose a product made of steel as a tensile element.

Blistering

The formation of blisters is included in the possible consequences of such a type of piercing as tunnels. As a rule, the cause lies in the illiterate care and individual features of the human body.

Any piercing can seriously disrupt the functioning of all important systems. Therefore, if blisters or purple spots appeared near the piercing - it is necessary to immediately remove the plug and consult a doctor.

Facial nerve palsy

Any surgical manipulation with all sanitary rules can develop serious complications. Facial nerve palsy is no exception.

The organ of hearing is a complex combination of bioactive points, so any puncture in this area of the face has a certain impact on the functioning of individual organs.

Infection of the hole also leads to undesirable consequences. Most often, clients of piercing salons develop Bell's palsy.

In this case, the person feels numbness, heaviness in the face, pain syndrome near the affected area. In this case, without qualified medical care is not possible.

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Inflammation of cartilage tissue

Insufficient adherence to the antiseptic prick during the expansion of the piercing (non-sterile tools, insufficient treatment of the right area, violations of hygiene rules after piercing) leads to infection of the formed wound with pathogenic bacteria.

This causes an inflammatory process in both the soft and cartilaginous tissues of the ear. Pus is excreted from the puncture area, and the person experiences throbbing pain in the affected area.

In this case, the treatment of the pathology should be taken up by an otolaryngologist, and surgical intervention is not excluded. As conservative methods, antiseptic drugs and antibiotics are used.

Lobe rupture

Intense stretching of the ear often ends with a tear of the lobe. In this case, you need to consult an otolaryngologist.

The specialist will professionally stitch up the rupture, observing sanitary standards. In some cases, the lobe is torn specifically for the installation of rods.

Such a decoration has a really original and impressive appearance.

Decreased hearing

If a professional performs technical manipulations with the earlobe and damages the hearing aid, there is a risk of permanent hearing loss.

In addition, due to stretching, the auricle can change its original shape, causing sound vibrations to be disrupted.

Tissue necrosis

This complex phenomenon is caused by impaired blood circulation in the lobe. Tissue necrosis is the most difficult to manage.

Nutrients stop flowing into the tissue structure, and cell nutrition is disrupted. Gradually, the cells die, which leads to the death of part of the lobe.

The problem is solved by surgery, that is, by removing the necrotic area.

Allergy

If the healing process is accompanied solely by itching, it can be regarded as normal.

However, the appearance of blisters, blisters, swelling, redness, which disappear after removing the jewelry, indicates the presence of an allergic reaction to the material.

The earring will need to be replaced and start taking anti-allergic medications.

General information

Before we talk about how tunnels are made in the ears, let's understand what they are. In the context of body modification, this phenomenon is the insertion of a short cylindrical part into the earlobe.

Because of the size of the part, the lobe becomes much larger than with a standard, regular-sized earring. Tunnels can be made of almost any material:

• Acrylic.
• Metal.
• Wood.
• Bone.
• Stone.
• Horn.
• Glass.
• Silicone.
• Porcelain.

All of the materials listed above are successfully used to create a tunnel.

Rehabilitation

The first few days after the procedure, a person may observe swelling of the ear and experience a sensation of heat in the punctured area. A slight increase in lymph nodes near the hearing organ and in the neck is acceptable. Usually, this manifestation is the body's protective reaction to the intervention.

In rare cases, an inflammatory process begins, which is caused by an infectious infection.

Therefore, it is important to monitor your condition carefully. Even if there is a slight increase in body temperature, visit a medical facility immediately.

The second stage of rehabilitation involves the detachment of dead skin. This process lasts no more than 10 days. There is no need to be frightened by this phenomenon. In any prestigious salon it is qualitatively cut off with a medical knife.

Recovery does not take place without the secretion of the bloodstream. In the norm, it should be transparent, slightly with a yellowish tint.

With purulent secretions, specialists recommend applying Levomikol ointment.

Often at the stage of healing, kelloids may form near the puncture. These are peculiar tissue outgrowths, which can grow to large sizes.

The manifestation is often caused by the characteristics of the body, and can be easily eliminated in a cosmetic salon.

During the healing phase, it is forbidden:

• Wearing loose long hair, which may come into contact with the earlobe;
• Touching the tunnel area with a cell phone;
• Use headgear;
• cauterize the open wound with alcohol solutions and iodine.

To avoid encountering problems, it is better to use the slow method of lobe stretching. In the end, after 12-18 months, you can become the owner of the coolest and healthiest tunnels.

Important Notes

To avoid the situations described above, you should stick to the recommendations:

• Tie the hair so that it does not come into contact with the lobe.
• Thoroughly and daily treat the skin, do not skip these procedures.
• Choose accessories of good material (steel, plastic).
• Do not put mobile devices to your ears, as they are a source of infection.
• Do not wear a hat.
• Do not smear your lobe with iodine.

Care instructions

Tunnels in the ears require daily care. Failure to follow basic rules of hygiene can lead to tissue death and inflammation.

You should be especially careful in the first 20 days, until the injured area is completely healed.

Silver jewelry should not be used during the first stages of healing. They leave dark circles on the hole.

If healing occurs without any special complications, after 14 days it becomes easier to take care of the tunnels.

In the morning, after the usual hygienic procedures, you should perform the following uncomplicated measures:

• wet the earlobe with hydrogen peroxide, using a sterile cotton swab;
• turn the plug in the tunnel several times, cleaning the hole;
• lightly lubricate the earlobe with lavender oil;
• remove excess oil from the treated area with a cotton pad.

The above manipulations should be done daily.

Earfold implants.

The latest solution at the junction of surgery and conservative treatment methods. It is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, with good cosmetic results. The patented method allows to eliminate protruding ears, provided that the implants are worn permanently. The elimination of droopy ears is based on implanting special mini-implants a few millimeters in size into the ears. They gradually reshape the cartilage, change the shape of the ear, and achieve a corrective effect. EarFolds are biologically compatible, so there is no need to get rid of them in the future.

How are the implants built?

Each implant is a thin metal plate of a curved shape made of an alloy based on nickel and titanium, covered with medical gold. This composition makes it biocompatible, which is important because products to correct chins must be under the skin.

How can I get rid of my droopy ears with earfold?

The implantation procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes 20-30 minutes. It is preceded by a precise, individualized positioning. Through an incision of about 1 cm, the implant is inserted under the skin and takes the desired shape, fixing the cartilage in the correct position. After that, two stitches are placed. The product holds the auricle in position.

So far, this technique is not very common, and the products themselves are expensive.

Is it possible to tighten the holes

Most fans of piercings believe that if you remove the tunnels - the mark from them will remain for life. In fact, this opinion is true, but not quite. The appearance of scars and their size depends entirely on the diameter of the tunnel.

Small holes in the lobe (6-8 mm) can heal without additional intervention. As a rule, after the tissues have grown back, you can notice a small scar, which is no more noticeable than a classic earring piercing.

With tunnel diameters of about 30 mm, tissues also lend themselves to natural regeneration and self-healing, but in this case the scar will be more impressive, and it will take a long time to fully restore the integrity of the lobe.

Owners of large holes in the lobe (40-50 mm) face complicated problems. In such situations, the help of an experienced surgeon will be required.

Specialist will cut the sagging part of the lobe and impose a suture material. Undoubtedly, such manipulation will leave a highly visible scar, but even such a defect can be eliminated by a plastic surgery procedure.

For safe and effective tunneling, it is better to go to a specialized clinic. This will help reduce the risk of undesirable effects, scars and scars.

At what age is the correction of protruding ears recommended?

Surgical correction is generally recommended after the age of five. By this age, the auricles will be practically formed, although they will continue to grow. Excess cartilage can be dissected with a scalpel at the age of six, or better yet, after the age of eight. If the deformity is significant, it is better to correct it before school to avoid problems with the child's socialization. Home and other non-surgical methods can be tried at any age.

How much does it cost to make

The cost of tunnels in the ears will depend on the method of stretching, the prestige and pricing policy of the piercing salon and the material of the plugs.

Let's consider the average cost of the service using different techniques:

• piercing extension - from 8 thousand rubles;
• incision of the lobe - from 4 thousand rubles;
• Punching - 4,5 to 6 thousand rubles.

The cost of quality tunnels for piercing with a titanium coating varies in the range of 2 thousand rubles per pair. Plastic jewelry can be purchased for 300-800 rubles.

A bit of history

Ancient Egyptians of both sexes used various methods of jewelry, including ear tunnels and large-caliber earrings to create an original style.

Earlobe tunnels were used primarily among Native American cultures, including Mesoamerican cultures such as the Maya and Aztecs. This technique of jewelry is able to stretch the ear considerably. In the Americas such earrings have been used since the prehistoric period of the Mesozoic era. The Incas wore gold or silver plugs in the ears, which indicated the nobility of the individual.

In addition, such jewelry was extremely popular among the peoples who lived in the Indus River valley and, in general, in Indochina.

Reviews

There is nothing complicated and supernatural in stretching tunnels, however, anyone wishing to become the owner of such extreme jewelry should be extremely careful. Haste and the wrong approach to the procedure can turn into unwanted complications.

The operation itself is not complicated, goes almost without pain and in a short period of time, the main thing is to choose a qualified master and a prestigious piercing salon.

If you are a terrible owner of tunnels in the ears, want to share your impressions and experiences with readers, leave a comment below.

When you may need your earlobes stitched

• You have been wearing tunnels and have decided to get them closed, returning your ear to as natural a shape as possible.
• During the stretching of the tunnels, your lobe has torn and you want to repair it and pull it further.
• Heavy earrings have pulled away from your ears.

Many people decide to stitch up their lobe after getting caught with an earring: even with a slight tug, you can get a tear in the tissue.