DCR is typically a well-tolerated surgery with minimal to no downtime. The surgery primarily entails work in the nose, which is not visualized by the patient after surgery. While a DCR surgery can be performed in a minimally invasive strategy, all techniques of DCR have potential risks. Patients may expect mild pain for 2 days after surgery or a light nose bleed for 6-12 hours after surgery. In experienced hands, such as Dr. McDevitt and Dr. Sweeney’s, major risks of DCR are very rare.