Do Dermal Piercings Hurt?
Piercings will never be painless — you're puncturing the skin, after all — but just how badly it hurts depends on a number of variables, like your pain tolerance and the area you're piercing.
Still, in comparison: "This piercing doesn't tend to be particularly terrible," Gottschalk said. "It lies on the easier side of the spectrum when done properly. Surface anchors are usually pretty easy, but it all depends on where it is and who's doing it. If you're going to a reputable piercer who knows what they're doing, it should be pretty easy."
If potential pain is what worries you the most, you can always take a Tylenol or acetaminophen ahead of your appointment to help minimize it.