Lesson 1Managing complications in stretching: migration, tearing, blowouts, an' counseling on downsizing or surgical referralAddress common stretching complications such as migration, tearing, an' blowouts. Guide piercers in triage, conservative management, counseling on downsizing, an' recognizing when surgical or dermatology referral necessary. Handle issues quick.
Recognizing early signs a migrationIdentifying an' treating small tearsBlowout stages an' conservative careWhen an' how fi recommend downsizingCriteria fi surgical or specialist referralLesson 2Tools an' materials fi stretching: tapered pushers, plugs/tunnels, insertion lube, retention o-rings, an' sterilization a reusable toolsCover essential stretching tools, including tapers, plugs, tunnels, an' insertion lubricants. Explain correct use, sizing, an' maintenance a O-rings, plus cleaning an' sterilization protocols fi reusable tools fi prevent infection. Keep tools clean.
Types a tapers an' when fi use demSingle-flare an' double-flare jewelry useLubricant selection an' applicationRetention O-rings sizing an' placementCleaning an' sterilizing reusable toolsLesson 3Jewelry materials fi stretched lobes: implant-grade metals, glass, PTFE/Bioplast; pros, cons, an' allergy considerationsDetail suitable jewelry materials fi stretched lobes, focusing on implant-grade metals, glass, an' PTFE or Bioplast. Review pros, cons, allergy risks, surface finishes, an' when fi avoid porous or reactive materials in fresh stretches. Choose safe ones.
Implant-grade titanium an' steel optionsGlass plugs an' tunnels: benefits an' limitsPTFE an' Bioplast flexibility an' usesIdentifying an' managing metal allergiesSurface finish, porosity, an' hygieneLesson 4Anatomy an' tissue properties a ear lobes: skin, adipose tissue, vascular considerations, healed vs recent piercingsReview lobe anatomy, including skin layers, adipose tissue, an' blood supply, an' how dese affect stretching capacity. Compare healed versus recent piercings, scar tissue behavior, an' individual variations dat influence safe size limits. Know di tissue.
Skin layers an' elasticity in di lobeAdipose tissue thickness an' supportVascular supply an' healing capacityHealed versus recent piercing responseScar tissue formation an' weak pointsLesson 5Measuring an' planning progressive stretching: gauge size charting, safe expansion increments, an' realistic timelinesExplore how fi measure lobes accurately, interpret gauge charts, an' plan safe, incremental stretches. Cover realistic timelines, tissue response, an' documentation fi prevent over-stretching an' long-term structural damage. Go slow fi success.
Using calipers an' rulers on ear lobesReading an' converting gauge size chartsChoosing safe increment steps between sizesBuilding realistic stretching timelinesDocumenting stretching history an' changesLesson 6What fi avoid when stretching: forcing, jumping sizes, using unclean or inappropriate materials, an' heavy jewelry risksClarify unsafe stretching practices fi avoid, including forcing jewelry, skipping sizes, an' using unsafe materials or heavy weights. Emphasize infection risks, tissue thinning, an' long-term deformity from aggressive techniques. No rush it.
Dangers a forcing or rushing stretchesRisks a skipping gauge sizesHousehold objects an' unsafe materialsOveruse a heavy weights an' hangingRecognizing an' correcting bad adviceLesson 7Aftercare fi fresh stretches an' long-term lobe care: cleaning, massage, silicone/sea-salt guidance, scar tissue management, an' monitoring fi blowoutsExplain aftercare fi new stretches an' long-term lobe maintenance. Include cleaning routines, massage techniques, silicone an' sea-salt guidance, scar tissue reduction, an' early detection a blowouts or thinning fi protect tissue health. Care good.
Daily cleaning routines fi fresh stretchesOil massage techniques an' frequencySea-salt soaks an' when fi avoid demSilicone jewelry timing an' precautionsMonitoring fi blowouts an' thinningLesson 8Client education on aesthetics an' lifestyle impacts: sleeping, headphones, workplace considerations, an' permanenceFocus pon counseling clients about di aesthetic an' lifestyle impacts a stretched lobes. Discuss sleeping comfort, headphone an' helmet use, workplace policies, social stigma, an' di likelihood a permanence or reversibility. Tell dem truth.
Discussing desired size an' appearanceSleeping positions an' pillow choicesHeadphones, helmets, an' sports gearWorkplace dress codes an' policiesPermanence, shrinkage, an' scarringLesson 9Assessing readiness fi stretch: healed status indicators, scar tissue palpation, medical contraindications, an' timeline between sizesTeach how fi assess whether a lobe ready fi stretch by checking healing markers, palpating fi scar tissue, an' reviewing medical history. Cover safe intervals between sizes an' adapting timelines fi high-risk clients. Check first.
Visual signs a complete healingPalpating fi scar tissue an' weak spotsClient medical history an' medicationsMinimum time intervals between sizesAdjusting plans fi high-risk clientsLesson 10Step-by-step safe stretching technique: cleaning, lubrication, gradual insertion using tapers, using weights vs dead-stretching considerations, an' when fi stopProvide a step-by-step protocol fi safe stretching, from cleaning an' lubrication to gradual taper insertion. Compare tapers, weights, an' dead-stretching, an' explain when fi stop due to pain, resistance, or tissue blanching. Easy does it.
Pre-stretch cleaning an' setupCorrect taper insertion techniqueTransitioning from taper to jewelryUsing weights versus dead-stretchingRecognizing pain an' resistance limits
