How Much Pain Can You Expect From Plastic Surgery?

When it comes to plastic surgery, everyone's pain threshold is different. However, most people agree that the procedure itself is not overly painful and recovery is usually quick and straightforward. But what about the amount of pain after plastic surgery? And which cosmetic surgeries are the most painful? A study published in the World Journal of Plastic Surgery found that pain is one of the main reasons why people avoid undergoing surgery. The incision area is larger than in other surgeries, and the recovery process involves the regeneration of skin and muscles, making it longer and more demanding. Fear of pain should not be a deterrent to getting the plastic surgery you desire. The pain is manageable and, after bone shaving, swelling is more severe than in other facial plastic surgeries. Liposuction involves significant trauma to the small blood vessels under the skin, so swelling and bruising are usually more pronounced than after other surgeries. Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom explains how much each cosmetic surgery procedure hurts, how much pain to expect, and how long you can anticipate being sore during the recovery period. Not all surgeries are painful during the procedure, but you may experience some level of pain during the first few days or weeks after surgery.