I got mine done about a month ago. I avoided it for a long time but when the wig went away my earlobes were out there for everyone to see and it simply needed to get done so I couldn't avoid it any longer. I screwed up my courage (hey, if a 12 year old girl can do it I certainly can

) and I sat in the chair at my local beauty supply and they did it using a gun. There was a moment of discomfort and then it was over and done with.
Now i'm in the squirt with disinfectant, shake and spin phase and in about two more weeks the studs come out and Eva goes earring shopping