Post Op Feeling
- May feel immediate increase of airflow
- Voice may sound different
- Scratchy throat (typically 1-3 days)
- May immediately stop snoring OR may reduce snoring over time as collagen rebuilds
- Decreased tonsil size
- Decreased uvula size
- Decreased tongue grooves/size
Post Op Care
- No immediate changes needed by patient
- Ideal if reduce alcohol
- Ideal if no smoking for 24 hours