1 month after tonsillectomy
- how should throat look after tonsillectomy
- how does throat look after tonsillectomy
- how should my throat look after tonsillectomy
- what should throat look like after tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy in adults recovery tips.
Often, patients become disturbed with the way their throat looks after a tonsillectomy. However, many of the concerns are unfounded and the appearance though disturbing, is actually normal.
The white plaques where the tonsils used to be are actually scabs. Just like a scab on a cut elbow turns white after taking a shower or swimming, the scabs in the throat/mouth turn white from the saliva.
Also, the uvulais swollen (3-4X bigger than usual) which also is normal and will improve over the weeks.
Pictures of throat after tonsillectomy
Hopefully, the NORMAL pictures shown here will reassure patients who are concerned with their throat appearance after tonsillectomy.
These particular pictures were taken 1-7 days after tonsillectomy.
To see pictures of what abnormal bleeding after tonsillectomy looks like, click here.
Fauquier ENT
Dr.
Christopher Chang is a private practice otolaryngology, head & neck surgeon specializing in the treatment of problems related to the ear, nose, and throat. Located in Warrenton, VA about 45 minutes west of Washington DC, he also provides inhalant allergy testing/treatment, hear
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