Surgery and plastic How long does it take to recover from sinus surgery?
You will probably be able to return to work or school in about 1 week and to your normal routine in about 3 weeks. But this varies with your job and the extent of your surgery. Most people feel normal in 1 to 2 months. You will have to visit your doctor regularly for 3 to 4 months after your surgery.
Is a sinus operation painful?
Pain: You should expect some nasal and sinus pressure and pain for the first several days after surgery. This may feel like a sinus infection or a dull ache in your sinuses. Extra-strength Tylenol is often all that is needed for mild post-operative discomfort.
How do I prepare for sinus surgery?
Sinus Surgery Pre & Post Operative Instructions
- Purchase a Neil Med® Sinus Rinse Kit for salt water rinses you will do after surgery. …
- Eliminate aspirin products 2 weeks before surgery. …
- Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking and ask whether you should take them the morning of surgery.
- Stop smoking at least 3 weeks before your surgery date.
What does sinus surgery involve?
Surgery involves enlarging the openings between the sinuses and the inside of the nose so air can get in and drainage can get out. It may involve removing infected sinus tissue, bone or polyps.
What is the success rate of sinus surgery?
Outcome. The results after FESS are good, with most studies reporting an 80 to 90 percent rate of success. 6–9 Good results also have been obtained in patients who have had previous sinus surgery.
How long do you stay in hospital after sinus surgery?
After Surgery
You will most likely be able to go home a couple of hours after the procedure but will need to limit certain activities for up to two weeks.
Are you asleep during sinus surgery?
Sinus surgery is performed with general anesthesia so you will be asleep during your procedure. After surgery you will spend a few hours in a recovery room to allow you to wake up.
How do u know if u need sinus surgery?
Signs you may need sinus surgery include: The sinusitis is chronic. The sinusitis has not improved with nonsurgical treatments. Anatomic abnormalities are present in the nasal or sinus passages.
How can I permanently cure sinusitis?
Medical therapies for chronic sinus infections
- Intranasal corticosteroids. Intranasal corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the nasal passages. …
- Oral corticosteroids. Oral corticosteroids are pill medications that work like intranasal steroids. …
- Decongestants. …
- Saline irrigation. …
- Antibiotics. …
- Immunotherapy.
Do you get black eyes after sinus surgery?
After sinus surgery, it is normal to experience pain (usually a headache or a slight burning sensation in the mid-face region), nosebleeds, and bad breath for the first 24 to 72 hours. Less commonly, you may develop a black eye or have temporary numbness or tingling in the face or gums.
How many hours is sinus surgery?
The operation may take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours depending on the extent of surgery that is required. An overnight hospital stay is only rarely required. Pain tends to be of the dull achy variety and is well treated with pain medication.
Is sinus surgery a good idea?
Surgery may be a good choice for people who have long-term (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another because something blocks the flow of mucus from the sinuses or because of another health problem. Surgery can remove blockages and make the sinus openings bigger.
How does an ENT clean out your sinuses?
Nasal endoscopy is a procedure to look at the nasal and sinus passages. It’s done with an endoscope. This is a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera and a light. An ear, nose, and throat doctor (otolaryngologist) will often do this procedure in his or her office.