many many different facial piercings. Eyebrows, bridge of nose, septum, nose, various styles of lip ones, tongue, smiley, frowny, tongue web, surface/microdermals. I had microdermals in front of one ear, they lasted a couple of years. Eyebrows don't often last too long - had them both done as a student. Nose are good at lasting, unless you pull the stud out and lose it while it's healing ;) I've currently got 2 in the left side of my nose. Lip I love but mine got irritated after a while and I had to let it heal. I have my tongue done twice, that's called venoms. That was the most painful to heal - my entire head was in constant pain for a week after and it was far worse than healing any tattoo I've had. Loads of different ear ones too. I'd google facial piercings, look at pics and see what you like the look of and go for it. The pain is short-lived, what's important is the aesthetics. See if someone in your area can recommend a piercer - no guns for sure.

Tattoos - take longer so pain lasts longer but isn't as intense, though they can hurt like hell. It's hard to describe. And it's sore while it's healing. I've got my back done, both legs have full sleeves, right arm fully sleeved, chest piece, some writing on one side of my ribs, under my right boob and on top of my feet. Worst places to have done were front of knee and right at the top of my inner thigh. Easier was my arm. Again, think of an idea you like, seek recommendations for artists, go to them and discuss your idea (including placing) and they'll draw you up a design. Go for quality over cheapness.

When healing a tattoo I remove the cling film when I get home and shower it, using an antibacterial hand wash. Then I leave it open the rest of the evening. That night again shower it, cream it with bepanthen and cling film it overnight. Wash, cream and wrap again in the morning. In the evening wash and leave open until bedtime then wash, cream and wrap. Do this for 3 days then after that just moisturise.