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Please tell me how long it takes for to heal from a septoplasty and sinus surgery?

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Dr. John Walker answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Variable: Usually a few weeks (2), for about 60% of swelling to go down, 6 weeks for about 80%, a year for 95%.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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