On my 6, 2023 I had a Positive for cancer Melanoma removed from my upper back. At the same time they removed 2 Lymph Nodes from my neck area and both were negative. The healing was not painful at all and I was out working in my yard two days later but not using that side so as not to do any tearing! But overall no pain meds just itching close to stitch removal time.
Hope this helps and good luck and God Bless!!!