A few years ago, tunnels in the ears were not particularly popular and were considered an attribute of the avant-garde and informal youth. Now the situation has changed and there are more and more fans and fans of this type of piercing. Someone's tunnels cause delight, someone has disgust, someone just does not understand them, but they definitely attract attention. To determine whether to make tunnels in your ears or not, you need to get maximum information about this type of piercing and its consequences.
Tunnel installation technique
How to make tunnels in the ears is easy to guess.
There are only three methods:
- expansion of the puncture;
- incision of the lobe;
- creating a hole with a scalpel.
The first method is suitable for patient people and involves the gradual stretching of the hole in the earlobe to the desired size. In addition, the slow expansion of the puncture helps to determine the optimal diameter of the earring.
The second, cardinal method is practiced infrequently. The cut is made only in the event that the client is exactly sure of the desired dimensions of the tunnel and hurries to install it.
The third option is used only with anesthesia and is quite dangerous, because there is a risk of tearing the lobe. It is chosen by extremals in order to install tunnels of very large diameters.
Types of tunnels
The variety of such piercing allows you to pick up an earring for every taste. After the puncture of the lobe and its healing, in the future tunnels in the ears is installed an expander to 3 mm. Then you just need to select the desired diameter and continue stretching.
The most popular, due to their accuracy, are such types of tunnels:
- Tunnels in the ears of 5 mm. The most miniature earrings can be decorated with rhinestones, precious and semiprecious stones.
- Tunnels 8 mm in the ears. The most common and fashionable size. Looks neat, but already attracts looks.
- Tunnels in the ears of 10 mm. Here you can already talk about courage: an earring of 1 cm is quite noticeable, covers almost the entire lobe.
Care. Like any interference in the body, tunnels in the ears have their consequences. The most common of these can be considered suppuration, which occurs solely because of improper care or total absence. Therefore, you should carefully follow the instructions of the piercing installer or consult the doctor.
Aesthetics. The beauty of tunnels as jewelry can not be appreciated by all, often blaming their owners for unsuccessful attempts to stand out from the gray mass. It should be remembered that this type of piercing has existed for a long time and is one of the ways to decorate yourself, the same as earrings, clips and cuffs. Moreover, it is not necessary to install the largest tunnel in the ear for 4-5 cm, it is enough to pick up something miniature and stylish. Small tunnels or plagi in the ears of the girls look very neat, emphasize the individuality and the chosen image. In addition, there will be no problems if you decide to get rid of piercing.
Reversibility. Many people believe that if the tunnels are removed, a mark will remain for life. This common misconception is only partly true,
Tunnels in the ears up to 1 cm overgrow themselves, there will be a barely noticeable scar, like a puncture for ordinary earrings. If the diameter does not exceed 3 cm, the hole from the earring will also overgrow. True, it will take more time and there will be a small scar on the earlobe. Difficulties will cause getting rid of large tunnels (4-5 cm). In this case, it is necessary to cut off the sagging part of the lobe surgically and apply a suture. This procedure, of course, will leave a noticeable scar. But it, with great desire, is easy to remove with the help of plastic surgery.