If you’re suffering from severe and chronic sinus infections or blocked or inflamed sinuses, then balloon sinuplasty may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Over time, blocked or inflamed passages can affect your breathing, and also cause headaches, jaw aches, or insomnia.
For patients with sinus problems that do not respond to other treatments — such as nasal decongestant medications and rinses, antibiotics, or corticosteroids — this minimally invasive, highly effective procedure may be an option. With its high rate of success and low risk of complications, balloon sinuplasty has become one of the most common types of sinus surgeries. In addition, many insurance companies now cover this procedure.
THE BALLOON SINUPLASTY PROCEDURE
Dr. Kuperan performs the balloon sinuplasty procedure in his office in less than an hour, with no cutting or loss of nasal tissues or bone. Balloon sinus dilation enables Dr. Kuperan to widen blocked nasal passages and flush out/remove congestion — usually with a saline solution.
Once the patient is sedated so that the treatment can be pain-free, Dr. Kuperan uses an endoscope to look inside the nostrils. This small camera is used to guide the nasal balloon through the sinuses, and then the balloon is gently inflated to dilate the drainage pathways. After these pathways are cleared and drained with saline, the patient should awaken with noticeably improved breathing.
BREATHE BETTER NOW — THE BENEFITS OF BALLOON SINUPLASTY
In addition to the advantages of safety and immediate results, balloon sinuplasty also allows for a short recovery time.
Other benefits include:
- Lower risk of bleeding (compared to traditional endoscopic sinus surgeries)
- No intended damage or removal of any sinus tissues, structures, etc.
- Less post-operative appointments required
- Less need for operative or postoperative pain medications
- And many others
Most balloon sinuplasty patients report improved symptoms — including more open, clear nasal passages — 3 and 6 months after surgery, without any unanticipated side effects.
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