This series of pictures shows a vertical nipple piercing being
stretched up from a 1.6mm to a 2.4mm. In the first picture you can see me measuring the
piercing first to ascertain the starting size of the original bar.
Next
we removed the current jewellery carefully following it through with the appropriate size
of insertion pin. This was well lubricated to ease the stretching process
The
insertion pin is gradually pushed further through the piercing with a gentle
twisting action to help prevent adhesion between the pin and the inside of the piercing.
Here
you can see the insertion pin almost completely through. We have stopped for a few seconds
to allow the skin to relax and settle down before continuing with the stretch. Luckily his
nipples are fairly easy to stretch and this was the only pause we needed to take during
the whole procedure.
The
pin is pushed gently further in until we reach the untapered part at the end. The stretch
is now effectively completed. All that remains is to insert the new jewellery.
The
new bar is butted up against the end of the taper. Sometimes it is possible for it to just
nestle inside the open end and give a more secure connection between the two. Then in one
smooth movement the jewellery and taper are pushed the rest of the way through. This
normally feels quite a relief as the jewellery is often a fraction smaller than the end of
the pin and so the skin has a chance to relax a little.
Finally
the jewellery is secured in this case by screwing the ball onto the bar and our stretchee
is able to admire his new size of jewellery. This guy intends to come back
shortly to get both vertical nipple piercings stretched up again to 3.2mm. We usually
advise giving your body at least a month to recover from a stretch although sometimes it
takes longer and other people may be able to move on quicker. Stretching is definitely
best taken slowly. It really doesn't pay to rush it.