How to go about restretching my lobes properly after ripping them years back and letting them close?

Hey, everyone! Basically, I have decided to stretch my lobes again. I’d like to do it the right way this time. I was young and dumb the first time(I was a teenager) and never waited long enough between stretches, used cheap jewelry, didn’t use any oil/lube, never massaged my lobes, and didn’t listen to my body. I had gotten up to half an inch and was sizing up…or trying to. To make a long story short, I ended up ripping my lobes and let them close back up. They weren’t ripped horribly by any means but I definitely did damage them and it was extremely painful. I know, I know, that’s exactly what I get. I’m so disappointed in my younger self; always learning the hard way. Now it’s 13-14 years later. I’m wiser and a lot more patient. I browsed this sub and found the general rules for how long to wait in between each stretch. Is there anything specific I should do differently since my ears, more than likely, have scar tissue? Are there any precautions I need to take or tips that might be helpful? Thank you in advance! Any input is appreciated!