When piercing through a scar, it will seem more painful. I believe this is more mental than physical, as scars tend to generate fewer nerve clusters, but the majority of people prefer to believe it's the scar's cause. I gave them permission. They like to think that they're strong enough to resist pain. The truth is that you can't really predict how much pain piercings through scars will cause. Some people are able to go ahead and enjoy their lives while others need time to heal before trying new activities that may cause further injury. But no matter what kind of person you are, pain always hurts. Whether it's physical or not, everyone feels pain. Some ways of treating pain may help a person feel better immediately after an injury, but never give someone permission to do something that would prolong their experience of pain. People who have gone ahead and done things like skiing or rock climbing without waiting for their scars to heal first should not be surprised if they get some serious injuries. It's best to give yourself time to heal before going out into dangerous situations. But there are also cases where people want to keep pushing themselves too hard. If you're one of these people, try not to beat yourself up over it. Sometimes we all need permission to do something crazy. If you ask me, getting pierced through a scar is way too risky - you should wait until it heals completely.