“How panful is jaw surgery?”

● Most of the discomfort after surgery is due to swelling. It is normal following surgery to have temporary numbness in the face, similar to receiving a dental anesthetic for a filling.
● Most patients will require a prescription pain medicine around the clock for only two days and once per day for the next 2 to 3 days. After this, Advil is all that is typically required!

The surgery itself should not be painful at all. Proper anesthesia during and post operative medication will have you feeling very comfortable! Make sure you take all the prescribed medication from your doctor.