Why is a tonsillectomy in a child is less likely to involve complications than the same procedure for an adult.
I'm using some Google shit too, but what do y'all think? I had mine taken out this year and it was HELL. But what about how it is as a kid?
Probably because they have less time to have become infected or impacted or any other thing that can go wrong... and children's body's tend to heal faster from injuries and surgery anyway, so less recovery time, I guess?
As an adult the tonsils are fully developed and therefore you are looking at a more in depth surgery. I had mine out at 16 which was considered adult.
You know, I'm not entirely sure why it's worse for adults but my daughter just had her tonsils and adenoids out on Monday and has been wonderful. Her recovery has been a breeze thank goodness. She has only needed Motrin all week and was eating chicken nuggets the same night post-op.