Recovery is vital for results. Learn about post-op care, pain management, and what to expect after ENT surgery at LIV Hospital.
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Surgery is a controlled trauma; recovery is the body’s miraculous response to repair that trauma. Whether you have just undergone a complex Head and Neck Cancer resection, a delicate Cochlear Implant surgery, or a life-changing Functional Rhinoplasty, the days and weeks following your procedure are critical. In fact, we often tell our patients that 50% of the surgical success depends on the operating room, and the other 50% depends on adherence to post-operative care.
At Liv Hospital, we do not simply discharge you with a prescription and a wave. We provide a comprehensive “Recovery Roadmap” tailored to your specific procedure. For our international patients, this includes everything from hotel-based nursing visits to digital follow-ups once you return home. Our goal is to make your ENT surgery recovery as smooth, pain-free, and predictable as possible.
While every surgery is unique, the head and neck region follows specific rules of healing due to its rich blood supply and proximity to the airway.
The nose is the most visible part of the face, and recovery here is a balance of aesthetics and function.
Throat surgery is notorious for being painful in adults, but modern techniques like Coblation have improved the experience.
Recovery often follows a “U-shape.”
The ear is sensitive to pressure and water.
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Surgery is just the “hardware installation.” The “software activation” happens later.
For neck incisions, our focus is on wound care and scar minimization.
You may go home (or to your hotel) with a small plastic bulb drain (Jackson-Pratt) attached to your neck.
Once the stitches/staples are removed (Day 7–10):
After vocal cord surgery (Microlaryngoscopy), strict voice rest is often required.
While complications are rare, early detection saves lives. Call our 24/7 International Patient Line if you experience:
Your care does not end when your flight departs.
You should never put cotton swabs in the ear canal, as this pushes the wax deeper; instead, use a washcloth to clean the outer ear, or use over-the-counter softening drops to let the wax drain naturally.
You typically need to wait several weeks before flying after ear surgery because pressure changes in the cabin can damage the repaired eardrum or displace hearing bones.
Ear tubes usually stay in place for 6 to 18 months and then fall out on their own as the eardrum heals; the hole usually closes naturally afterward.
Focus on the texture and temperature of food to make eating enjoyable; spicy or tart foods might still stimulate the nerves enough to provide some sensation if the loss isn’t total.
Yes, the tip of the nose often feels numb and stiff for several months after surgery due to the disruption of small nerves and swelling; sensation gradually returns over time.
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