Use a taper or have a shop taper it out.
A normal earring is 18 gauge. I'm not sure of the mm..
If you got it gunned, its either a 20ga or 18ga. If you got it done by an actual piercer, its probably 16ga. Take the initial jewelry measure it. Look up a mm to gauge conversion chart and see what it is :)
18 gauge is the next smallest from 16 gauge. Size runs from highest number being the smallest gauge to lower numbers being the larger gauge. IE: 18g 16g 14g 12g 10g
A dime is approximately 18mm in diameter, which is close to 11/16 inch. In gauge sizes, 11/16 inch is usually equated to around 17-18 gauge for ear piercings, although individual anatomy can vary. It's recommended to consult with a professional piercer for accurate sizing and fitting.
18 gauge solid copper wire is 40.3 mils in diameter, that is 0.0403" stranded would be larger.
It is normal for a lobe piercing to be 16 or 18 gauge... but it is normally 18. A 16 gauge is normally used for tragus piercings :)
Simply remove your jewelry and leave the piercing empty. There is no guarantee that it will fully close, but as long as you are at a "regular" (18-20 gauge, standard post type earring size) or smaller gauge (4-16 gauge) it should shrink enough to go unnoticed.
18-16 Gauge
For piercing, 18 gauge. that's the same gauge as a standard earring. There is also a 20 gauge which is a little smaller than an 18 gauge and rarely used for body piercing. There are smaller guage needles for medical use. 25 gauge is the smallest typically used in outpatient health care settings.
Well 18g and 16g are neighbours in the gauge world, 14g is the next largest gauge from 16g so you would just be stretching the piercing up to 14g. All stretching should be done with proper tapers and ultimately done by a professional body piercer to ensure the piercing isn't torn in the process.
You should use a taper. You can probably find these at a piercing studio. It is important to first stretch it to a 16 gauge, and then to a 14 gauge about a month later to prevent tearing.
Yes, but you would be streching the hole, like people stretch their ears.
18 Gauge
18 or 20 gauge
Most earlobe piercings are around 20 gauge to 18 gauge. The average stud earrings are size 20 gauge.
Your piercer will be able to determine the right gauge, style, and length for your anatomy :D muffinmoose93: Either an 18 gauge or a 16 gauge curved barbell, i prefer the 18.
For a standard nostril piercing, 18 g.