“Is jaw surgery recovery painful?”
I will have jaw surgery. Is jaw surgery recovery painful?
3 Answers
DentistOralandMaxillofacialSurgeon
Jaw surgery is painful.
Jaw surgery is usually performed after the growth stops, which is around ages 14 to 16 years for females and 17 to 21 years for males. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, so there is no pain during surgery. Patients usually experience pain after the anesthesia wears off, which can last for a few days.
Yes, recovery is painful. But the positive end result should outweigh the pain.
