Is liposuction painful?

Liposuction itself usually does not cause pain during the procedure, as doctors administer either local or general anesthesia to ensure patients do not feel any pain. The level of postoperative pain varies from person to person, but generally, once the anesthesia wears off, there may be mild pain or discomfort at the treated site. This discomfort is typically tolerable and gradually diminishes as the body heals. The pain level after liposuction is approximately rated as level 2—meaning noticeable but bearable pain, which might require pain medication. However, please note that pain perception varies among individuals, so the actual pain level may differ.