Risks

The most serious risks are heavy bleeding and infection. Call your doctor if pus drains from your nose, because this is a sign of infection.

Streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria appear normally in some people. Packing the nose after surgery in people who have these bacteria increases the risk of toxic shock syndrome. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:

• A fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher
• A headache
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• A rash that looks like sunburn
• Chills
• Signs of very low blood pressure, such as dizziness or fainting

There also is a risk that adhesions could return.

What to Think About

This procedure is more likely to succeed if you follow your doctor's instructions for postsurgery care.

A doctor needs special training to use a laser.