And spoiler alert: I’m back towearing earringsagain!
One solution came by way of an infomercial for a product called Magic Bax.
This provides a clean slate, so to speak, for you to then get your ears re-pierced.
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Here’s my stretched earring hole before the procedure.
(I couldfeelthe sensation of being sewed, but ever so slightly.)
“This procedure can be performed in the office under local anesthesia.
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Aftercare
“Most of my patients take Acetaminophen 1-2 times after the procedure.
On day 7, I remove the stitches,” Dr. Ahmedli says.
Is there anyone who isn’t a candidate for this procedure?
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“Everyone is a candidate,” says Dr. Liotta.
“If the earring hole is stretched or ripped, its very easy to fix.
How long do you have to wait to get your ears re-pierced?
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Dr. Liotta tells her patients to wait up to three months before re-piercing.
How can you avoid getting stretched earring holes again?
“Know that babies love to grab and pull shiny things!”
“Babies are the number one cause of torn earlobes in my practice.”
