How long should I take off work after sinus surgery?
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Fatigue: You can expect to feel very tired for the first week after surgery. This is normal and most patients plan on taking at least 1 week off of work to recover. Every patient is different and some return to work sooner.
How long does endoscopic sinus surgery take?
Endoscopic sinus surgery usually takes between one and three hours and is done in the operating room with the child under general anesthesia.
How long does nasal surgery take to heal?
Most people recover fully in 1 to 2 months. You will have to visit your doctor during the 3 to 4 months after your surgery. Your doctor will check to see that your nose is healing well. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover.
Why does it take so long to recover from sinus surgery?
It may take you several weeks to recover completely. After the operation, you will have some swelling and tenderness within your nose, but that’s normal. Symptoms such as severe cold or sinus infection can occur. This is because of swelling, dried blood, mucus, and nasal crushing.
What comes out of nose after sinus surgery?
You may notice some dark brown nasal discharge for several weeks after your surgery. This is old blood and mucus being cleared from the sinuses and is normal. Also, thick yellow or white drainage is common. This does not mean you have a sinus infection.
Do you lose weight after sinus surgery?
No, your nose is not affected by weight loss. Since the nose is made of bone, cartilage, and skin, it has no fat cells. Because there are no fat cells, gaining or losing weight does not have a direct impact on the shape of your nose and the results of your rhinoplasty surgery.
Will I have black eyes after sinus surgery?
Recovery. 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 long do I have to sleep elevated after sinus surgery?
You will have to sleep with your head elevated for 24-48 hours after surgery to help the bleeding slow down and help the swelling resolve.
How long do you have to sleep upright after sinus surgery?
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