Concise answer
Local anaesthesia is used to reduce procedural pain, while pressure, pulling or brief discomfort may still be noticed. Recovery sensations vary and should be discussed with the treating surgeon.
Comfort depends on the anaesthetic technique, procedure length, individual sensitivity and how the donor and recipient areas are handled.
Pain that becomes stronger rather than settling, especially with fever, discharge or increasing redness, needs prompt contact with the operating clinic.
When evaluation may help
A pre-procedure consultation is the right time to discuss anxiety, previous anaesthetic reactions, medicines and the clinic's pain-control and aftercare protocol.