I had mine taken out while awake (all 4 at once). I was 28 at the time. Surprisingly, it wasn't that bad of an experience. I was back at work briefly the next

I had mine taken out while awake (all 4 at once). I was 28 at the time. Surprisingly, it wasn't that bad of an experience. I was back at work briefly the next day and then fairly normal within 48 hours. Personally the idea of going under seemed like an unnecessary risk given that being awake was an option. Price didn't have much to do with.