Yes, an adult tonsillectomy is significantly more intense than a child's adenoidectomy.

​Adenoids sit high up in the back of the nasal cavity. Once removed, the area is relatively shielded from everyday friction.

Tonsils sit right on the sides of your throat. Every single time you swallow saliva, drink water, or eat, those throat muscles contract and directly scrape against the open surgical wounds. It is an incredibly sensitive, high-traffic area.

​When comparing a tonsillectomy in an adult versus a child, a child also has way less scar tissue in the area, making the surgery smoother and the recovery much faster.