Neck Stretching

Neck stretching involves inserting and gradually enlarging jewelry to stretch neck skin, requiring patience and dedication, performed by experienced practitioners, originating from African and Asian cultures, with moderate risk and lengthy healing process.

High Risk Modification

Neck Stretching carries significantly higher risks than standard tattooing or piercing. Complications can be permanent and in some cases life-altering. This procedure requires a practitioner with specific, verifiable training and experience. Research thoroughly and consult a medical professional before proceeding.

Modifications in this category carry high risk of permanent complication including vision loss, nerve damage, scarring, or systemic infection. These are not decisions to make impulsively. Consultation with multiple experienced practitioners and a medical professional is strongly advised.

Traditional ring protocols; neck support during ring transitions.
Permanent structural changes to the neck and collarbone, muscle atrophy, dependency on the rings for neck support once sufficiently stretched.
Neck stretching is a traditional practice of the Kayan Lahwi women of Myanmar. Rings are added from childhood, and the neck takes on an elongated appearance over decades. The practice has cultural, identity, and aesthetic significance distinct from its Western body modification adoption.

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