Will Half Inch Gauges Close?

My gauge size is half an inch. Is there any hope for me? They most likely wont close completely, but they will shrink to about a 12 if you stretched correctly.

What size gauges stop closing?

What size can I stretch up to without permanent damage? There are a lot of different opinions on this topic, but the majority of professionals in the body modification industry recommend never going any larger than 2 - 0 gauge if you want your ears to totally close up where you can't see through them.

How long do gauged ears take to close?

Once it fits properly, go down another size until you reach the smallest gauge. Once you reach this point, your hole should be able to close on its own. This entire process usually takes at least 2 months. You can also help your ears along the road to healing by cleaning and massaging them with oils and moisturizers.