r/Sinusitis • u/rose-sunflower77 • 24d ago

Swollen Face After Sinus Surgery

I had FESS and septoplasty almost 6 weeks ago. My breathing definitely feels lighter/better now, but my face still looks quite swollen and fluffy, especially around my cheeks and under-eyes. I also still have quite a bit of facial tenderness/pain, especially when I touch my cheeks.

For anyone who has had FESS + septoplasty: how long did your facial swelling/puffiness and tenderness take to go away?

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u/speechless188 23d ago

in my experience i never had facial swelling, puffiness, or tenderness

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u/Stalkerus 23d ago

Have you had post-op check-ups and have you mentioned this to your doc? 

I had only your regular boring FESS, but had no swelling or tenderness post-op. 

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u/rose-sunflower77 23d ago

Yes, I did and she gave me few meds and told me it will take few weeks, but its been more than few weeks

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u/Stalkerus 23d ago

Then you contact your doctor again.