After the procedure, medical professionals will monitor you closely to ensure that you do not experience any complications.
Your mouth and throat may remain numb for a few hours. During this time, you will not be allowed to eat or drink. Once the throat is no longer numb, you may experience a sore throat, coughing, or hoarseness for up to a day.
If you are an outpatient, you will most likely be discharged a few hours after the procedure. However, you may need someone to drive you home due to the medication or anesthesia you received. Some hospitals or surgery centers may not allow you to use a cab or a ridesharing service, so check with your healthcare provider. Depending on the circumstances, other resources may be available to help you get home.
Your healthcare provider should provide specific instructions on what you can and cannot do in the hours following the test.
If your healthcare provider takes tissue samples for a biopsy during the procedure, the results will usually be available within a few days. However, some test results may take longer. You will need to follow up with your doctor to obtain your results.