After a cesarean section (C section), several body parts may feel pain or discomfortespecially when it's colddue to a mix of surgical healing, hormonal changes, and how the body responds to temperature. Here's Comparing Pain: What Hurts More, a C Section or an Abdominoplasty? Comparing Pain: What Hurts More, a C Section or an Abdominoplasty? HOW PAINFUL IS A C SECTION? A C section is performed under spinal or epidural anesthesia, so there is no pain during the surgeryonly pressure or pulling sensations may be felt. After delivery, mild