When can patients blow their nose and fly after treatment for fractures of zygomatic complex: the need for a consensus.

Purpose: To determine current professional advice to patients about refraining from nose blowing and air travel following treatment of zygomatic fractures.

Methods: A postal questionnaire was sent to 261 consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS) in the UK. They were asked about advice given to patients regarding length of time to refrain from nose blowing and air travel following treatment of zygomatic fractures.