After the first time someone pulled a knife on me, I decided I'd prefer none of my skin get pierced. Aside from doctor/nurse administered injections and a few sutures, I have done pretty well in that department. I have no desire to be a walking pincushion, myself.
Yikes! Yes, that would do it for me. I've never had that displeasure. Just the thought of sutures makes me a little squirmy. Had them once. But I do like my pierced ears!