Faster Recovery, Fewer Risks
Balloon sinuplasty is a non-invasive procedure that involves inserting a tiny balloon into the sinus passages to enlarge the blocked sinus ducts. The balloon sinuplasty procedure is an appealing alternative to traditional sinus surgery because of its quick and pain-free recovery time.
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Balloon Sinuplasty – One of our Recommended Treatments
Because balloon sinuplasty can be as effective at opening blocked sinuses as Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in (FESS) appropriately selected patients, our doctors at Advanced ENT & Allergy Center offer this treatment for appropriate sinusitis patients. Our doctors have performed hundreds of balloon sinuplasty procedures, helping many patients experience freedom from their blocked sinuses symptoms using this safe and less invasive procedure.
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How Balloon Sinuplasty Works
- We use general or local anesthesia to numb the area.
- We use a guide catheter to pass a tiny balloon into the sinus openings.
- We inflate the balloon for 5-10 seconds.
- The balloon enlarges the sinus openings by gently pressing them open.
- We remove the balloon.
The in-office balloon sinuplasty procedure takes approximately one hour, including anesthesia, the procedure and post-anesthesia recovery.
You Should Consider Balloon Sinuplasty If You
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Recovery
This procedure is non-invasive, meaning it causes little to no trauma to the nasal area. This makes balloon sinuplasty recovery time typically minimal – you’ll be able to return to work and your daily routine after 2-3 days.
After Balloon Sinuplasty, Patients Often Report These Results:
- Decreased sinus infections
- Fewer headaches
- Better sleep
- Less fatigue
- Easy breathing
Why Choose Advanced ENT & Allergy Center?
We want to offer you the safest and most effective treatment plans. For years, we observed carefully as the balloon sinuplasty procedure developed. When seven-year data was published, showing that balloon sinuplasty was as successful as functional endoscopic sinus surgery, our doctors agreed. We have now performed hundreds of these procedures in-office, with a local anesthetic – offering patients faster recoveries, lower risks, and excellent long-term results.
Frequently Asked Sinus Balloon Sinuplasty Questions
Clinical research confirms that balloon sinuplasty success rate is high – effectively restructuring the sinus openings to alleviate symptoms. More than 535,000 patients suffering from chronic sinusitis symptoms have been treated by ENT doctors using this procedure (Acclarent Procedural Data Collected on March 7, 2017).
Unlike traditional sinus surgeries, balloon sinuplasty does not involve the cutting of nasal bone or tissue – reducing the risk of damage and scarring. The balloon sinuplasty procedure is usually done in a doctor’s office under local anesthesia. It does not require uncomfortable packing of the nose following surgery.
The cost of the procedure depends on your insurance coverage. We encourage you to speak with your insurance company about this treatment.
Balloon sinuplasty recovery is typically fast, but timing can vary. Most patients can return to work and normal activity within 3 days.
There are few balloon sinuplasty risks but complications can occur, including tissue and mucosal trauma, infection, and in extremely rare instances, optic injury. Please talk with us about potential balloon sinuplasty side effects.
What to expect after sinus surgery:
- Decreased sinus infections
- Increased energy
- Fewer headaches
- Better sleep
- Less fatigue
- Easy breathing