Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is a surgical method used to cure blockage in your sinuses. If medicines and other treatments do not show any improvement in your sinusitis condition, your doctor can ask you to undergo a sinus surgery. This surgery can relieve you from facial pains and improvise your breathing functionality.
Your doctor can ask you to undergo a sinus surgery for various purposes like:
FESS can be conducted to remove the outgrowth developed inside your nose, known as nose polyps.
A foreign substance stuck at the inner lining of your nose can be removed using FESS. This substance can be an obstruction inside your nasal passage.
FESS leads to enlargement of your nasal passage that can be helpful for proper drainage of mucus.
Fixing of your nose and the nasal passage can result in improved airflow through your nose.
Before carrying out sinus surgery, your doctor will require images of your nose. These images can be captured using an endoscope. Sinus surgery is carried out under the influence of general anesthesia.
After FESS, your nose will be covered with a cotton gauze to avoid bleeding. Make sure you visit your doctor to change your nasal dressing as required. Get proper rest after the surgery. You will feel some amount of pain during the earlier days post surgery. Your doctor will provide you with pain killers for pain relief. Swelling around your nasal area will take time to go away. Avoid putting any pressure on your nose. Your doctor will counsel you regarding your diet plans and other mandatory measures that you must follow. If you observe any casualty during your recovery phase, do not forget to share it with your doctor.