Question 1

is sinus surgery painful?

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Depends: What type of procedure you are having and what type of anesthesia?

Question 2

what is sinus surgery for?

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Chronic sinus issues: Sinus surgery is done for a variety of reasons. The typical problems include chronic sinus infection, polyps, recurrent sinus infections and chronic facial pain. 
You can learn more about sinus surgery here: http://www.Rhinoplastyinseattle.Com/functional-rhinoplasty/sinus-surgery.

Question 3

what can i expect in a sinus surgery?

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Improvement: You should expect to breathe better with less nasal congestion, decreased sinus pressure/pain and decreased number of sinus infections.  More info at www.Socalsinus.Com.

Question 4

what is recovery from sinus surgery like?

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Sinus surgery: Recovery/ reduced swelling in one to two weeks.

Question 5

what can you tell me about sinus surgery?

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May vary greatly: There are many options for is us surgery taut may involve pre or intraoperative imaging mapping or imaging as well as a variety of approaches including the use of an endoscope. It is best to discuss he nature of your specific surgery of your surgery with your surgeon. In general, the goal of surgery is to provide adequate drainage.

Question 6

how fast is recovery after  sinus surgery?

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Depends on type: Recovery depends a lot on what you're having done and who is doing it. Typically in my patients overnight they have some sponge in their nose, that sponge comes out the next day and they feel "better". It can usually takes a few days after that until they are up and around and then a week until I have my patients at full activity including blowing their nose and exercising.

Question 7

how quickly is recovery after a sinus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: Most patients can return to any level of  physical activity and nose blowing at7-10 days after surgery.  It takes 4-6 weeks for the nasal lining to recover its ability to clean itself so congestion, mucous, and crusting are usually gone at this point.  Pain meds for the first week.  Temporary headaches for the first 2-3 weeks. For rhinoplasty most bruising and swelling gone 2-3 weeks.  Tender 2 mo.

Question 8

have sinus surgery tomorrow. what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: We are always happy to answer questions about sinus disease and sinus surgery.  This question has been hanging around for weeks and i suppose there has been no answer is because each surgeon  has a different technique, different types of packing and should talk about serious risks such as blindness and injury to the brain.  Although these risks are very rare, they can occur.  Ask your surgeon.

Question 9

which type of sinus surgery would you reccomend?

Accepted Answer

ENT consult: It's best to talk to an ENT doctor. It depends on the sinus problem/the cause of sinusitis; whether it's due to a mass or some anatomic issues.

Question 10

is it bad to have smoked after having sinus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and surgery: Smoking is not bad;  addiction is not a moral issue.  Smoking will impair your body's ability to heal.

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