After Sinus Augmentation
Surgical Instructions
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Discomfort
- Follow instructions carefully to avoid unnecessary discomfort. Some discomfort is normal and to be expected. The level and duration varies between patients.
- Take the prescribed or recommended pain medications as directed.
Rest:
- Rest quietly with your head elevated for the remainder of the day following surgery.
- Sleep with your head elevated, using 2-3 pillows behind your head for the first 3 nights following surgery.
- Always get up slowly from a reclining position to prevent dizziness.
- Limit physical activity.
- To encourage rapid healing please REST!
- Avoid blowing your nose or sneezing for 10 days.
Ice:
- As soon as possible, place an ice pack on your face over the surgical area; 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. (Alternate sides if two areas were done)
- Use the ice pack for the first 6 hours following surgery. This will contribute to your comfort and minimize swelling.
- Moist heat may be applied the day following surgery for added comfort.
Medication:
- Ideally, pain medication should be taken BEFORE numbness wears off.
- If an antibiotic was prescribed, take it as directed until it is ALL GONE.
- Some pain medications may cause lightheadedness. Lying down will help this.
- Some medications may cause an upset stomach. Taking these with food will lessen this side-effect.
Bleeding:
- Slight bleeding from the surgery area is normal, however, extensive bleeding should not occur. If such bleeding should occur, apply firm pressure with moist gauze or a moistened tea bag to the area for 20 minutes. If bleeding does not subside, please call!
- Occasionally, bleeding from the nose may occur. Do not be alarmed, this is normal.
Mouthcare:
- Do not brush, floss, rinse or spit the day of the surgery.
- Do not rinse with salt-water or mouthwash.
- Begin rinsing very gently with the prescription Peridex mouth-rinse 24 hours after your surgery, if prescribed.
- Begin to brush the NON-SURGICAL area the day following surgery. Do not rinse vigorously for 2 days! Weak salt-water rinses may be used, GENTLY, to loosen food debris. You may begin to brush the surgical area 1 week after surgery.
- When brushing the surgical area, run your toothbrush under hot water to soften the bristles.
- Be prepared to leave your denture or partial out for approximately one week.
Eating:
- Maintain a balanced diet.
- Eat softer foods such as pasta, eggs, yogurt, baked potato or hot cereal.
- Avoid extremes: very hot, very cold, acidic foods, also hard or crunchy foods.
- Avoid the use of alcohol for 2 days after the surgery or until you are no longer taking medication.
Fluids:
- Fluids should be consumed as soon as possible. It is recommended that you drink 6-8 glasses of water over the remainder of the day following surgery.
- Avoid using a straw as it may cause suction, which may loosen the blood clot, causing bleeding.
Swelling and Bruising:
- Expect swelling that may involve the area of the surgery as well as your eye, ear, and neck on the surgical side. It is possible that your eye may even swell closed. This is normal so do not be alarmed.
- Bruising may occur in the surgical area as well as into your eye area.
- If fever accompanies swelling, contact us immediately!
Smoking:
- We strongly advise NOT SMOKING after surgery. Smoking delays the healing, increases discomfort, and may encourage bleeding and infection in the surgical site.