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What to do if i got my ear pierced 3 weeks ago now, i was just wondering, when can i start stretching my ear lobe?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not for quite a : while - Let your piercings heal. BE PATIENT OR YOU WILL HAVE PROBLEMS !!

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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