It’s normal to feel some slight discomfort during stretching, especially when changing sizes. However, it shouldn’t cause intense pain—if it does, it may indicate that you’re progressing too quickly.

If you’re just starting, it’s recommended to begin with small sizes (e.g., 1.6mm / 2mm) and increase gradually, respecting your body’s adaptation time.

Ideally, you should wait 2 to 4 weeks between each size, ensuring your earlobe heals properly before moving on. You should make sure your ear is fully healed before progressing to the next stretch.

Yes, acrylic is lightweight and comfortable. However, for more sensitive skin or during the initial stages, some body piercing professionals recommend alternating with materials such as surgical steel.

Yes, but you should be careful. Since it’s lightweight, it’s comfortable, but avoid putting too much pressure on the earlobe while sleeping to prevent irritation. Try not to sleep on the ear you’re stretching.

Yes, it’s recommended to use a lubricant, such as Piranha yellow petroleum jelly, to make insertion easier and reduce friction during stretching.

The expander should be cleaned regularly with warm water and mild soap to ensure good hygiene and prevent infections. You should also use saline and antibacterial solutions on your ear during the stretching phase. We recommend Easy Piercing by Otzi solutions.

Yes, they are suitable for both personal and professional use, as long as proper hygiene and stretching practices are followed.

Yes, the expanders come in various colors and many sizes, from 1.6mm, which is used right after a lobe piercing, up to 24mm for those who prefer larger stretches and want to progress to ear plugs and flesh tunnels.

At Piranha Supplies, you’ll find a wide variety of acrylic expanders in both straight and curved shapes, available in various colors and designs.

The main difference is in the shape and ergonomics. Their use and function are the same: both are used to increase the diameter of the ear and stretch the lobe to sizes that allow the use of ear expanders, ear plugs, or flesh tunnels. The shape can affect comfort, for example while sleeping.