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FESS Sinus Surgery in Mohali: What Patients Ask Before Agreeing to the Procedure Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, or FESS, is recommended when chronic sinusitis has not responded to medication over months or when structural problems inside the nose are blocking sinus drainage. Patients across Mohali and Kharar who are told they need sinus surgery typically have the same questions. Is general anaesthesia needed? Usually yes for FESS, though the patient goes home the same day or next morning in most cases. Will there be packing in the nose after surgery? Modern FESS techniques frequently use dissolvable packing or no packing at all, which reduces post-operative discomfort significantly compared to older methods. How long before I can breathe normally? Most patients notice improvement within 2 to 3 weeks as swelling settles. Will the sinusitis come back? FESS opens the natural drainage pathways. If the underlying cause, usually allergy or inflammation, is managed alongside surgery, recurrence rates are significantly lower. Dr. Manika Saluja Parekh, ENT Specialist, performs FESS for patients from Kharar, Mohali, and the wider Chandigarh tricity and answers these questions in full detail during pre-surgical consultation. Jul 3, 2026 Call now