I had surgery in November 2017 to remove a concha bullosa, shrink my turbinates, and correct my deviated septum.

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I have had no issues with my sinuses till about two weeks ago. I've started getting sharp pain on the left side of my face (where the concha bullosa was) where the sinuses are located, as well as some eye swelling. I was given Augmentin by an urgent care center for a sinus infection. However, I am worried that the concha bullosa could be coming back. Is this possible? Thank you!

Bradford (Brad) Mechor, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Once a concha bulls is removed (with appropriate surgical technique) it does not come back.
Facial pain related to an acute sinus infection will typically subside with appropriate medical therapy (antibiotics, nasal rinses, nasal steroids, etc). Facial pain alone (not associated with an acute sinus infection has multiple causes and should be investigated appropriately as it generally not caused by a sinus problem.

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