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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A registered technology that was recently developed and introduced to the world of medical and cosmetic surgery in 2005, by a company called Acclarent, balloon sinuplasty can be used to rid patients of a wide variety of sinus-based problems. It is often considered to be the ideal solution for people who suffer from chronic sinus issues and find that regular medications are ineffective, and extensive sinus surgery is too nerve-wracking. With the right doctor, this technology can be used to provide significant relief to patients with sinus problems.
Dr. Nathan E. Nachlas has established himself within America as a renowned reconstructive and plastic surgeon, specializing in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery. He carefully works to provide each patient with the most natural and aesthetically pleasing results possible, ensuring that each patient feels safe and secure within his talented hands. His care for each patient is palpable.
What is balloon sinuplasty?
There are a number of different ways in which people can go about treating sinus problems today, from regular sinus surgery, to surgery combined with rhinoplasty. Balloon sinuplasty is one of the innovative techniques that can be used to treat the frontal sinus within the forehead that resides above the eyebrow or ‘inner eye’ area.
Because the procedure does not involve any scalpels are cutting, it is particularly useful for individuals who want to get back to their normal routine as quickly as possible. Often, in traditional sinus surgeries, additional treatments and some downtime is required.
The procedure
Effective and safe, the balloon sinuplasty procedure is completed by inserting a sinus catheter in through the nostrils to locate the blocked area. The sinus is then targeted by inserting a small balloon into this area and inflating it, forcing the blockage to clear. Once the blockage has been properly opened, the balloon can be deflated, allowing for any pus or mucus to be flushed away using an irrigation catheter.
How it helps
If you can’t quite tackle your issues with sinusitis using antibiotics, decongestants, and antihistamines, then your doctor may recommend that you visit a specialist who works with the ears, nose, and throat. More often than not, this specialist will suggest that you see someone about having a balloon sinuplasty procedure done, as it is well recommended for individuals who suffer chronic sinusitis.
Usually, the entire procedure itself shouldn’t take any longer than two hours to complete, although it’s important to note that the experience can be different according to each patient. However, regardless of how long it takes for your sinuplasty treatment to come to an end, you can rest assured that you have freedom from the terrible impact of sinusitis thereafter.
The balloon option is so popular today for many reasons, including the fact that it provides a middle ground between surgery and medication. On top of that, the treatment is actually not very invasive at all, leaving patients with no swelling, bruises, or cuts to worry about. What’s more, because the procedure makes use of an endoscopic tool, it does not limit you with any future treatment that you might need if your sinus issues persist.
It is estimated that today, approximately 37 million Americans, if not more, suffer from chronic sinusitis on a regular basis. Although there are a number of treatment options available to choose from, studies suggest that balloon sinuplasty is particularly effective.
Nathan E. Nachlas, M.D.
1601 Clint Moore Road, Suite 170
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone: 561 939-0900
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