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Is a sinus operation painful?

I am a 29 year old male. I will have surgery for my sinusitis. Is a sinus operation painful?

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Surgeonsurgeon
Normally, no. You are unconscious during the procedure. Post op pain varies.
Most are performed under general anesthesia. Pain is variable and patient specific. Should not require more than a few days of narcotics, if at all.