“When can I start using them?” Jessica asked.
“For full tension ... in about six weeks. The flesh will take that long to regain its structural integrity because the holes are so large, but after two weeks you can use a gentle tension. I’ve got a sheet of instructions for the after-care for all of his piercings and I’ll give it to you before you leave.”
“Excellent! Let’s continue, OK?”
“Sure thing! His septum and nostrils are next. They’ll also be deep piercings through his outer nasal flaps then the nasal cartilage. I’ll try to minimize the pain with a topical, but it’s going to hurt a lot when I do it, so leave him gagged. Just a second while I fit the dilators into his nostrils. Once they’re in place, I’ll immobilize his head, then use the topical.”
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