Please make sure that the results of any preoperative testing are forwarded to our office in a timely fashion to assure that your surgery can proceed as planned. We will make every effort to keep your primary care physician informed regarding your medical status both before and after your surgery. With a general anesthetic, you will be asleep for the entire procedure. However, if you have a strong preference for local anesthesia, please let the doctor know as this may be an option in some cases. After your surgery is completed, you will spend one or two hours in the recovery room, followed by an additional period of recovery in the Short Stay unit.
Most patients feel well enough to go home the day of surgery.
You will most likely go home with small nasal packing on both sides, and postoperative pain medications and antibiotics. Some patients may require a one-night stay in the hospital if they need additional recovery time or if they have other medical problems that require special medical attention. You will return to the office to have your nasal packs removed and to have your nose cleared of any old blood. Your visits will then be scheduled on a weekly basis until proper healing is assured. In general, this requires approximately 3-4 weekly visits.