History. The tunnels in the ears are one of the subspecies of piercing, which, being widespread since the time of deep history, does not lose its relevance over time. It is not possible to indicate the exact time of origin of this trend, however, the available results of excavations and studies suggest with confidence that it existed even among the ancient Sumerians. Familiar to everyone from cinema and literature, images of representatives of tribal cultures rarely live in our imagination without an uncountable number of earrings on their faces or without such decoration as a frightening tunnel in their ears.
Our days. Modern life is tied to the rhythm of large cities that do not allow, unlike the dilapidated tribal settlements, to properly liberate and show individuality. As a result, the tunnels in the ears have only a shadow of former fame. However, it would be a mistake to state their current bankruptcy, since the rare presence of jewelry, unlike the ubiquitous one, gives its wearer a bit of pretentiousness and spontaneity.
Technics. How, then, whoever wants the tunnels in his ears can realize his desire? Everyone, based on their personal qualities, must decide what size the tunnel should be and how expanded. The most humane (and recommended by most experts) method is the gradual expansion of the puncture. For its implementation, you will have to repeatedly visit the piercing salons until the tunnel reaches the desired size. You can count on an increase in diameter by 6-8 mm in one visit. Impatient people who want to quickly complete the procedure can resort to cutting with a scalpel.
Care. Having made tunnels in the ears should provide them with thorough care. Accuracy and caution are needed as you are dealing with your own body. The danger of physical damage to a weakened ear, in which an impressive hole yawns, 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 no more than 8-10 mm, healing is a matter of 4-5 weeks. However, it should be noted that large tunnels are unlikely to completely overgrow themselves. In such cases, surgery is inevitable (of course, if you are not happy with the prospect of walking your whole life with a tunnel or having any size scar on your ear).
Effects. The severity of the consequences after such an intervention in the body leaves no doubt. But does each signatory really know what can wait for him around the corner? Rotting of the inside of the tunnel is the most common problem that cannot be avoided without the use of strong antiseptics. Intolerable itching, sepsis, cancer, blistering - all this is included in the possible consequences. The reason for them is not only illiterate care, but also the features of the structure of the body of everyone. Therefore, having decided to make tunnels in the ears, take the trouble to consult a doctor in advance.
Attitude. Regarding this kind of jewelry, there are many opinions, both positive and not very. A certain sort of people do not share the hobby for such an undertaking, claiming that its adherents are individuals who, in an attempt to show their originality and emphasize their dissimilarity, committed a reckless irreparable act. Such people are sure that all this is flaunted by those who are not able to stand out in another way. Others (of which the majority actually) relate to the idea more loyally, perceiving it as what it really is. They are accompanied by the understanding that decoration remains decoration, and there is no need to look for something more in it.