Instructions for patients preparing for a Sinus Lift

AUGMENTIN 500 mg 1 every 8 hours starting three days before surgery and continuing until gone or AMOXCILLIN 1 gm to start three days before surgery and then one every 6 hours until gone. Usually a 7-10 day supply.

If allergic FLAGYL 500mg bid 1 wk before and after.

AFRIN nasal applications on a q-tip  gently pushed back down the nose three times a day for 3 days.  The q tip should be kept parallel to the floor and should go back about three inches.

15 min later inhale through the nose a solution of warm water mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of baking soda.  When it reaches the back of the throat blow it back out.  This is one of the best cleansing methods for cleaning the sinuses.

SUDAFED twice a day(decongestant) starting 3 days before surgery and continuing for two weeks after.

Do not take aspirin, advil or any arthritis drugs one week prior to surgery unless directed by Dr. Brooksby.

After surgery DO NOT blow the nose or sneeze through the nose for three to six weeks.

Sinus lift explanation