Any piercing can be stretched to a larger size. How fast you can stretch depends on the body part, and your skin's elasticity. Jewelry sizes are measured in gauges, millimeters, and eventually inches. Gauges go down by even numbers; the higher the number, the smaller the jewelry (8g is next largest size after 10g.) After 00g, most jewelry is measured in inches or millimeters. (The next size after 00 is 7/16")
Be sure you've washed your hands with antibacterial soap before touching the jewelry or the fistula (piercing hole)
Stretch one size at a time. Sizes go down in number, by two's (for example, 12g to 10g, etc). You will regret it if you do not as you will cause scar tissue and a blowout.
Use a water based lubricant or a specialized stretching oil. Do not use vaseline or anything else that will clog up the piercing and trap bacteria.(Do NOT use Neosporin!)
Never use acrylic/silicone/kaos/collapsible plugs or tunnels to stretch, they will irritate your piercing and more often than not tear your ear.
Use a taper to stretch the piercing.
Soak the area with sea salt to draw out any possible infections.
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