thinking about getting my nipples pierced

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so i have puffy areola with a tiny bit of nip (flat nipple) one areola is larger and puffier than the other. im considering getting them pierced to tone down the puffiness and increase sensitivity. i read nipple piercings help with puffy nips. is this true? also how painful would you say your piercing was out of 10? if you have puffy areola and got them pierced, would you say its worth it (confidence booster)?