What should I do after turbinate surgery?
For up to a week after surgery, you may need to pack your nostrils with gauze to keep tissues in place. Over time, your nasal tissues will heal into place. To avoid possible bleeding and swelling, avoid strenuous activities and blowing your nose for several weeks after your surgery.
How long does Turbinoplasty take to heal?
It will likely return to normal in 1 to 2 months. Most people can go back to work or school in about 1 week and to their normal routine in about 3 weeks. But this varies with your job and the extent of your surgery. You will probably feel fully recovered in 1 to 2 months.
How long does it take to heal from a turbinate reduction?
This procedure is minimally invasive and may be performed in the doctors office using local anesthesia. If the turbinate regenerates, this relatively simple procedure may be repeated at a later date. It may take up to 2 months to heal completely after any of the turbinate reduction procedures.
How long does it take turbinates to heal after surgery?
Recovering From Turbinate Reduction This in-office minimally invasive procedure is extremely easy to recover from for most patients. It entails regular saline irrigation or spray of the nasal passages for about 2-4 weeks until the tissues have fully healed and all scabs and mucus in the nose have cleared.
What should not be done after turbinate reduction?
To avoid nosebleeds, don’t smoke, have hot drinks, spicy food or alcohol for 2 days after your surgery. Your nose will feel blocked until the swelling goes down, which may take at least 2 weeks. Sleeping and resting with your head elevated on 2 pillows can relieve congestion.
How do I clean my nose after turbinate surgery?
Use salt water (saline) rinses beginning 1 to 2 days after surgery to wash away any crust and surgical debris. Use the Neil Med® Saline Rinse in the bottle to squirt the solution into your nose a few times a day.
Does Turbinoplasty change nose shape?
The surgery does not change the shape of your nose and should not routinely cause bruising around the eyes. The procedure usually takes 90 minutes. In some patients plastic nasal stents are placed in the nasal cavity at the completion of surgery.
When can I lay flat 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. Prior to surgery, set up your bed with at least two pillows so you can prop your head up at night.
What should I eat after turbinate reduction?
You can eat your normal diet. If your stomach is upset, try bland, low-fat foods like plain rice, broiled chicken, toast, and yogurt. You may notice that your bowel movements are not regular right after your surgery.
How long does fatigue last after sinus surgery?
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.
Can you use a straw after sinus surgery?
Do not use a straw for several days. Do not forcefully blow your nose for at least 2 weeks, even though your sinus may feel stuffy, or there may be some nasal drainage. Try not to sneeze; it will cause undesired sinus pressure. If you must sneeze, keep your mouth open.
Can turbinates grow back?
The nasal turbinates will never grow back. Many techniques for reducing nasal turbinates exist, such as radiofrequency treatment.