It's not impossible. They say up to 0 is a safe spot, but I think 00 should be fine, too. Massage, yes, but keep the area (and your hands) clean when touching. Might apply vaseline at night to promote elasticity. And don't "tug" on the area, but gently massage upwards. I think you should be down to maybe an 8 or a 10 or so in a month's time, and at that point, they almost look like standard holes.