I love my 12 piercings... I have 2 in my navel, one in my nose, 3 in each ear, one in my tongue, and 2 in other places lol. I also had, at one time, my eyebrows and labret (under the lip) done. It's all a matter of preference. My piercings and tattoos (3 of them) don't make me ugly, in my opinion. Melanie, I am sure they do think of the future, but keep in mind, you only have one life, so why not live it to the fullest with no regrets and no worries ? Why live your life caring about what others think, when ultimately, it's your own self happiness that is going to get you through the day. I would never, however, get something amputated, that's a health risk. Piercings are not, if you go to a certified piercer.