“Is tonsillectomy painful?”

As an adult, yes very. Children do not have the same amount of pain.

A tonsillectomy is very commonly done in kids With a history of recurrent episodes of tonsillitis especially if over time the tonsils are Enlarged causing discomfort because of the size and also setting the child up for more Frequent infections. The actual procedure is of Course not painful because of adequate anesthesia. there will certainly be some soreness and discomfort right after the procedure but with adequate doses of pain meds and ice chip or ice pops or iced liquids, the child will get over the discomfort rather Quickly.

It is painful. And tonsillectomy is usually done under general anesthesia.