Following the operation there are three common complaints.
Bleeding and Drainage: You will have post-operative drainage for 2-4 days. The initial drainage will be blood-tinged but will become clear.
Sinus Pressure: You may have temporary sinus pressure as you heal but for the most part discomfort is minimal. Since Dr. Pasha often performs a Septoplasty with his sinus procedures, the temporary splints may block the sinus opening causing sinus pressure. After one week when the splints are removed, you should find a dramatic difference in your nasal breathing and relief of your sinus pressure.
Nasal Obstruction: If you have a septoplasty or turbinate reduction with your sinus surgery you will have splints inserted. Plastic splints are temporarily placed inside your nose to support the nasal septum. Dr. Pasha rarely uses packing or cotton in the nose. If you speak to other patients who have had a nasal operation by another surgeon, they may say the worst part of the procedure is when they remove the packing. You will not have this experience unless you bleed and require traditional packing.
The second week, Dr. Pasha will take a second look at your sinuses in the office and clean out any remaining debris. This is not a cosmetic procedure and the nasal bones are not touched; only the inside of your nose is changed. No one should be able to notice that you had a nasal operation except for the fact that you breathe better!