Does sinus surgery change your face?
Does sinus surgery change your face?
Sinus surgery is not designed to change the shape of your nose at all, says Consultant ENT Surgeon Sarah Little at The Face Surgeons. There should be no bruising or swelling after surgery.
How long does it take to heal 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.
How did I feel after my sinus surgery?
I had been extremely tired and light headed for weeks. For the first four weeks back to work all I could do was get through the day and then rest or sleep. I had lots of fatigue after sinus surgery and feeling dizzy after sinus surgery. It has been an extremely slow process that I don’t think I mentally prepared myself for.
What are the most common problems after sinus surgery?
Generally, with less-invasive surgery methods such as FESS or balloon sinuplasty, you may experience some mild swelling and sometimes crusting after the procedure. In some cases, patients may experience some of the following complications:
How long has it been since my sinus surgery?
I also had a septoplasty (completely internal procedure) to correct a deviated septum. It’s been 8 weeks since my sinus surgery and I am just starting to feel somewhat like my old self. I had been extremely tired and light headed for weeks.
Who was the doctor doing my sinus surgery?
The doc doing the surgery was a different doctor than the one I was seeing at the clinic. He was the “main guy” who owned the ENT practice and I had never met him prior to that day. I arrived at the outpatient facility at 9:30 am. The surgery was scheduled for 11.
How bad is sinus surgery?
This helps clear the passageway so your sinuses can drain better and you won’t be so congested. The risks from these procedures are few. The most common are tissue injury and infection. More serious problems, such as injury to the brain or eyes, are rare. As with any procedure, you should talk with your doctor first about the risks and benefits.
What is the recovery time for a sinus surgery?
Sinus surgery recovery times vary by patient and by type of procedure. The general rule is that patients will need seven to 10 days of rest before returning to work or school. There are guidelines for patients to follow for a few weeks after the sinus surgery until they are completely healed.
How long is recovery from nasal surgery?
Nasal surgery. During nose surgery recovery for the 2-3 weeks you may experience nasal discharge and nasal congestion. This is to be expected and will gradually subside. Depending on the type of nasal surgery you have undergone, you will need to remain off work for 1-2 weeks – please ask for advice.
What are reasons for sinus surgery?
A sinus surgery procedure may also be recommended for the removal of nasal polyps or to treat other anatomical abnormalities, such as a deviated septum. Additional reasons for sinus surgery, although not as common, include treatment of fungal infections and the removal of tumors.