Body Modification Topic (non tattoo)

I had my ear done by gun when I was 13, before I knew better, I was lucky. I had it repierced (restretched?) with a needle when I was 16.

I've found some links for anyone (not you previous posters) in case they would like to read about piercing guns vs piercing needles

Why a Needle Piercing is Superior to a Gun Piercing
by Lish Daelnar

Piercing guns are blasphemy!

Do Piercing Guns Suck? BME REVIEWS THE STUDEX SYSTEM 75

And from BME's wiki.

A piercing gun, traditionally used by mall stores for piercing ears, is typically inappropriate for piercing of any kind. Almost all medical professionals agree that piercing guns cannot be adequately sterilized (an alcohol wipe is not sterilization); this means that they are capable of passing hepatitis and other diseases.
In addition, experience has taught the industry that:
Ear piercing studs are dull and tear through the body, causing unnecessary pain, healing duration, and other possible complications.
Ear piercing guns are inaccurate and not designed for piercing most body parts, resulting in improper piercing placement.
Ear piercing studs are the wrong size and too short for most piercings. The small gauge (generally 20g) and short length are not optimal for healing.
Any piercer using a piercing gun should be avoided.