Lesson 1Managing complications in stretching: migration, tearing, blowouts, and counseling on downsizing or surgical referralThis lesson deals with usual stretching problems like moving, tears, and blowouts. Guides piercers on sorting, basic care, advice on smaller sizes, and knowing when to send for surgery or skin doctor.
Recognizing early signs of migrationIdentifying and treating small tearsBlowout stages and conservative careWhen and how to recommend downsizingCriteria for surgical or specialist referralLesson 2Tools and materials for stretching: tapered pushers, plugs/tunnels, insertion lube, retention o-rings, and sterilization of reusable toolsThis lesson covers key stretching tools like tapers, plugs, tunnels, and lubes. Explains right use, sizes, O-ring care, and cleaning plus sterilizing rules for reusable items to stop infections.
Types of tapers and when to use themSingle-flare and double-flare jewelry useLubricant selection and applicationRetention O-rings sizing and placementCleaning and sterilizing reusable toolsLesson 3Jewelry materials for stretched lobes: implant-grade metals, glass, PTFE/Bioplast; pros, cons, and allergy considerationsThis lesson details good jewelry materials for stretched lobes, focusing on body-grade metals, glass, and flexible PTFE or Bioplast. Reviews good and bad points, allergy risks, finishes, and avoiding rough materials in new stretches.
Implant-grade titanium and steel optionsGlass plugs and tunnels: benefits and limitsPTFE and Bioplast flexibility and usesIdentifying and managing metal allergiesSurface finish, porosity, and hygieneLesson 4Anatomy and tissue properties of ear lobes: skin, adipose tissue, vascular considerations, healed vs recent piercingsThis lesson reviews lobe structure, including skin, fat layers, blood supply, and how they affect stretching. Compares old healed vs new piercings, scar acts, and personal differences for safe size limits.
Skin layers and elasticity in the lobeAdipose tissue thickness and supportVascular supply and healing capacityHealed versus recent piercing responseScar tissue formation and weak pointsLesson 5Measuring and planning progressive stretching: gauge size charting, safe expansion increments, and realistic timelinesThis lesson explores measuring lobes right, reading size charts, and planning safe step-by-step stretches. Covers real times, tissue reaction, and records to avoid too much stretch and lasting damage.
Using calipers and rulers on ear lobesReading and converting gauge size chartsChoosing safe increment steps between sizesBuilding realistic stretching timelinesDocumenting stretching history and changesLesson 6What to avoid when stretching: forcing, jumping sizes, using unclean or inappropriate materials, and heavy jewelry risksThis lesson clears unsafe stretching ways to skip, like pushing hard, missing sizes, and using dirty or wrong materials or heavy items. Stresses infection dangers, thin tissue, and lasting shape changes from rough methods.
Dangers of forcing or rushing stretchesRisks of skipping gauge sizesHousehold objects and unsafe materialsOveruse of heavy weights and hangingRecognizing and correcting bad adviceLesson 7Aftercare for fresh stretches and long-term lobe care: cleaning, massage, silicone/sea-salt guidance, scar tissue management, and monitoring for blowoutsThis lesson explains care for new stretches and long lobe keep-up. Includes cleaning plans, massage ways, salt soaks and silicone tips, scar lessening, and early spot of blowouts or thinning for tissue health.
Daily cleaning routines for fresh stretchesOil massage techniques and frequencySea-salt soaks and when to avoid themSilicone jewelry timing and precautionsMonitoring for blowouts and thinningLesson 8Client education on aesthetics and lifestyle impacts: sleeping, headphones, workplace considerations, and permanenceThis lesson focuses on teaching clients about looks and life effects of stretched lobes. Discusses sleep ease, headphone use, work rules, social views, and chances of lasting or going back.
Discussing desired size and appearanceSleeping positions and pillow choicesHeadphones, helmets, and sports gearWorkplace dress codes and policiesPermanence, shrinkage, and scarringLesson 9Assessing readiness to stretch: healed status indicators, scar tissue palpation, medical contraindications, and timeline between sizesThis lesson teaches checking if a lobe is ready to stretch by looking at healing signs, feeling scars, and health past. Covers safe waits between sizes and changing plans for risky clients.
Visual signs of complete healingPalpating for scar tissue and weak spotsClient medical history and medicationsMinimum time intervals between sizesAdjusting plans for high-risk clientsLesson 10Step-by-step safe stretching technique: cleaning, lubrication, gradual insertion using tapers, using weights vs dead-stretching considerations, and when to stopThis lesson gives step-by-step for safe stretching, from cleaning and lube to slow taper push. Compares tapers, weights, and steady stretch, and when to halt for pain, push-back, or white tissue.
Pre-stretch cleaning and setupCorrect taper insertion techniqueTransitioning from taper to jewelryUsing weights versus dead-stretchingRecognizing pain and resistance limits
