Quick Recovery After
Balloon Sinuplasty
Because balloon sinuplasty is non-invasive with no stitches and no nasal packing, recovery is remarkably fast. Most patients return to normal activities within just 24–48 hours.
Understanding Your Recovery
Since the treatment is non-invasive with no stitches and no nasal packing, your balloon sinuplasty recovery should be quick. After your procedure, you will experience minimal discomfort and should follow easy-to-do post-procedure guidance.
Your nose may feel slightly numb for a few hours after your procedure as any local anesthetic applied during the procedure wears off. Despite this sensation, you will still be able to breathe and swallow normally.
- Try not to blow your nose for the first 24–48 hours
- Keep nasal passages moist with saline sprays and rinses several times a day
- Some light bleeding may occur the first day after your procedure
- If you need to sneeze, release it through your mouth
- Resume activities within 48 hours
- After one week, your sinuses will be 90% healed
Balloon Sinuplasty Recovery
Learn what to expect after your balloon sinuplasty procedure at Capital ENT, including recovery timelines, post-procedure care tips, and when to return to normal activities.
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