Surgeries that involve the sinus, require special care. This may be in the case of a sinus lift (bone graft), removal of tumor/cyst from the sinus, or a sinus exposure/perforation after removing a tooth.
Certain precautions will help your healing and you are instructed to carefully follow these directions.
Afrin or Neosynephyrine nose drops may be used for up to maximum of three days to help control any nasal bleeding.
Take over-the-counter Sudafed tablets (you must now ask for the original formula which is kept behind the counter or in the pharmacy) for 5 days if directed by your surgeon.
Do not smoke until directed by your doctor.
Do not use a straw for at least 14 days.
Do not blow your nose for at least two weeks, even if your sinus feels “stuffy” or there is some drainage from your nose.
Try not to sneeze. If you must sneeze, then sneeze with your mouth wide open. Sneezing through your nose will cause a rapid build-up of pressure in your sinus which can effect healing.
Eat only soft foods on the opposite side of your mouth until your surgeon has told you it is OK to resume a normal diet.
Slight intermittent bleeding from the nose is common for several days after the surgery.
Please call the office with questions. Please call 911 for life threatening emergencies. Office: 973-402-0595 / Dr. Boukheir: 973-520-7752