Tunnels in the ears

History. Tunnels in the ears are one of the subspecies of piercings, which, being widely distributed since times of deep history, does not lose its relevance over time. It is not possible to specify the exact time of the origin of this trend, but the available results of excavations and studies allow us to believe with confidence that it existed even among the ancient Sumerians. All images of representatives of tribal cultures familiar to the cinema and literature rarely live in our imagination without an uncountable number of earrings on the face or without such an ornament as the frightening dimensions of the tunnel in the ears.

Our days. Modern life is tied to the rhythm of big cities, which, unlike the old tribal settlements, do not allow them to be properly liberated and show individuality. As a consequence, the tunnels in the ears have only a shadow of former fame. However, to affirm their current inconsistency would be a mistake, since the rare presence of jewelry, unlike the ubiquitous, gives its bearer a bit of pretentiousness and immediacy.

Equipment. How can the tunnels in the ears want to realize their desire? Everyone, based on his personal qualities, must decide what size the tunnel should be and how it is expanded. The most humane (and recommended by most experts) method is the gradual expansion of the puncture. For its implementation will have to repeatedly visit the piercing shops, until the tunnel reaches the right size. You can count on increasing the diameter by 6-8 mm per visit. Impatient wishing to perform the procedure faster can resort to cutting with a scalpel.

Care. Having made tunnels in the ears should provide them with a thorough care. Carefulness is necessary because you are dealing with your own body. The danger of physical damage to the weakened ear, in which an impressive hole is gaping, is obvious. At the same time, one should not forget about hygiene. In addition to the usual procedure for washing the ears with water, they should be treated several times a day with miramistin or similar preparations. In the case of holes not more than 8-10 mm, healing is a matter of 4-5 weeks. However, it should be noted that tunnels of large sizes are hardly completely overgrown themselves. In such cases, surgical intervention is inevitable (of course, if you are not comfortable with the prospect of walking all your life with a tunnel or have any size of a scar on the ear).

Effects. The severity of the consequences after such an intervention in the body leaves no doubt. But does every subscriber really know that he can wait around the corner? Rotting the inside of the tunnel is the most common problem, which can not be avoided without using strong antiseptics. Intolerable itching, sepsis, cancer, blistering are all included in the possible consequences. The reason for them is not only illiterate care, but also the peculiarities of the device of each organism. Therefore, having made the decision to make tunnels in the ears, take the time to consult a doctor in advance.

Attitude. Concerning this kind of ornaments, there are many opinions, both positive and not so. A certain sort of people do not share the hobby of such a venture, arguing that its adherents are personalities who, in an attempt to expose their originality and emphasize the dissimilarity, committed a reckless irreparable act. Such people are sure that this is all exhibited by those who are not able to stand out in a different way. Others (of whom in fact most) are more loyal to the idea, perceiving it as what it really is. They are accompanied by the understanding that the decoration remains an ornament, and there is no need to look for something more in it.