The local anesthetic may sting, like a bee sting, during injection. Most patients consider this discomfort a small price to pay for pain relief. When enough of the right drug is injected in the right place, it will soon provide pain relief. You may still be able to feel touch, pressure and tugging. But, you should not feel pain.
Local anesthesia avoids some of the risks and side effects of general anesthesia.
But, local anesthesia is not suitable for all surgery. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.