Stretching a vertical labret

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Friday May 16th, 2008 @ 1:50 AM

Filed under: Lip/Cheek

I’ve been trying to find information on stretching a vertical labret. I’ve searched the main site and have found nothing, as well as rummaging around IAM. I’d like to take my vertical labret (now 14g) up to 10g or 8g.

Do you have any information/advice on this? I know to take it slowly but that’s about it as I’ve only ever stretched my lobes.

In theory, there is no reason you can’t stretch a vertical labret piercing. However, keep in mind that the tissue of the actual lip is pretty thin. So, the more you stretch it, the more pressure you will put on it, and you may likely increase your chance of rejection.

Going slow is definitely the key. In addition, pay attention to what your body is telling you. If you stretch it, and it seems to react badly, be prepared to take back down.

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