To me, tattoos and piercings are as unique and beautiful as the people who wear them. Even on this thread you can see all the stories of how meaningful body art is to people. It's powerful self expression and I think the way we feel about our apperance can often make or break our overall self esteem.
I only have my ears pierced, but when I'm on my own and away from the influence of my conservative parents, I might get some more.