just incase anyone does plan on getting one (not for your tongue), i'de say the only scary thing was the fact that the doctor doing the surgery looked and talked just like the old guy from the saw movies. was kinda weird cause his wife was the one that came and prepped me and she was taking a little too long to rub that sanitary cleaning stuff all over. the numbing shot didnt really hurt, didnt hurt when they did any cutting. but they also said i was one of the calmest they have had in there for that, so might seem worse if you get nervous