04/28/2026
Here's the honest truth.
During the procedure: No. The tumescent anesthesia numbs the treatment area completely. You'll feel pressure and movement, but not pain. Most people describe it as weird, not painful.
After the procedure: Yes, but manageable. Think intense workout soreness for the first few days. You'll be sore and swollen, but it's not debilitating. Most people manage with over-the-counter pain relief.
Recovery gets easier quickly. By day 3-4, you're past the worst of it.
One patient went bowling 36 hours post-procedure. Everyone's pain tolerance is different, but it's genuinely doable.
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