Is weekly cleaning out of the would from an ingrown toenail removal normal?

A few years ago, I had the corners of both big toes removed due to them being ingrown. Two weeks ago I had the second toe done--the corner completely removed. The doctor has now seen me twice for what he says is to drain and clean the area. I did not have this done with the big toes. Cleaning it out has caused me so much pain! I'm just curious if this is normal practice. Thanks!