i got mine pierced for my 19th birthday and i'm 21 and still have it. i personally love mine, even though i dont really show it off much. back then i had a belly i could theoretically show off, but now its not so flat and stuff. anyway, i just like having it because i think it's a nice decoration, but if you're wanting to go with more of a natural look, by all means take it out cuz like others have said, it's always re-doable if you wanna.