Hemorroids are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. Surgery may be necessary when other treatments don't work. Recovery time will vary from patient to patient, but can be as little as a few days or up to a week. Pain can be minimized with pain medications and ice packs. At Phoenix Unified Surgeons, we use a variety of techniques, discuss recovery times, and answer all of your questions to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients.