Can you have brain surgery awake and not feel a thing?

While it is possible to have brain surgery while awake, it is not true that you won't feel anything. During awake brain surgery, the patient is typically given local anesthesia to numb the scalp and skull, but the brain itself does not have pain receptors, so the surgery can be performed without causing pain. However, the patient may still experience discomfort, such as pressure or pulling sensations, and may be given medication to help them relax and stay comfortable during the procedure.