This can hurt. The local anesthetic may sting, like a bee sting, during injection. Most patients consider this discomfort a small price to pay for pain relief during the procedure. When enough of the right drug is injected in the right place, it will soon provide pain relief. The patient may still be able to feel touch, pressure and tugging, but not feel pain.
Local anesthesia avoids some of the risks and side effects of general anesthesia.
Local anesthesia is not, however, suitable for all surgery. All Rights Reserved.