I've had my ears pierced of course multiple times in the same hole because of them growing shut over time. I got my cartilage pierced when I was a frosh in college and for a whole year I could not sleep on the side that had been pierced...at least not comfortably. And I couldn't take it out because it would grow shut if I tried. So all and all, not a wonderful experience and rather stupid now that I'm older.
I was gonna get my belly button pierced while I was in Reno over Spring Break but it was too far away from where we were staying. And since I've been back I haven't given it another though until now, so I suppose I was gonna do it, JUST to do it.
I do have a tatoo so I have done some wilder things other than my cartaliage...but I guess it depends on how badly you want the piercing and if you'll be comfortable showing it off.
Furthermore I'd like to remind you that someday you WILL go out into the workforce and most places frown upon piercings...including too many in the ear. So I'd keep that in mind.
Good luck with your decision.
Hootie
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