Alveolar Bone Graft Surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Warren will inject local anesthetics to provide to the operative sites before you wake up. Most patients do not have any pain in the recovery room. Instead, if anything, patients describe a sense of ‘pressure’. Dr. Warren uses a balanced postoperative pain medication regimen to minimize side effects (eg. nausea) and provide excellent pain relief. You can expect your face to feel swollen and sore, but with cold compresses and rest, you will do very well after surgery.