Ive a bone recession Is a sinus lift successful and painful?

Q. I had a number of teeth removed wen I was 17,(unfortunately )mainly back lower right and left and 2 under left sinus.Obviously I have bone recession.Implants would be the way to go I presume for appearances.Is a sinus lift succesful,painful?.I have history nose fracture /septolplasty.How soon can one fly after it and swim.Is it expensive.I am 52 non smoker .

A. Sinus lifts are fairly routine and have a high success rate.  Pain after surgery depends on each individual case.  As with all surgery you should leave traveling a reasonable time after surgery – ayour surgeon will advise you depending on the type of surgery you have.

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