Just like all other surgical procedures, nasal surgery has complications. Even though the chances of a complication occurring are slim, it is essential that one is aware of and understands the potential complications. These complications may include:

• Bleeding
  Nasal surgery involves some degree of blood loss. This can be managed with the use of a nasal pack or tissue spacer after the procedure, which will be removed after one week.
• Recurrence of the disease
  Nasal surgery is normally performed using minimally invasive procedures; you may expect to continue to use sinus medication even after the procedure. This is because the surgery provides significant symptomatic benefits in most cases. Therefore, should you feel like you are not getting any better, contact your surgeon for further testing and possible revision of the surgery.
• Infection
  after surgery, infection may occur, but this can be effectively managed with a course of antibiotics. The length of treatment varies and may range from 2-4 weeks.
• Pain
  Nasal and sinus pressure or pain may be experienced for the first several day’s post-nasal surgery. The surgeon may prescribe pain medication to help ease discomfort.
• Nasal congestion and discharge
  Nasal congestion and discharge may be experienced few weeks after surgery.

Post-operative care instructions may include nasal saline spray and sinus irrigations. Nasal saline mist spray may be prescribed for use every 2-3 hours to help make your nose more comfortable. Sinus irrigations include sinus rinse kits to clean out debris that might be left behind in the sinuses after surgery.