Balloon Sinuplasty Offers an Easy Solution for Nasal Issues

It’s easy to feel frustrated if medication fails to relieve symptoms from your chronic sinusitis or reoccurring sinus infections. But you don’t have to live with the discomfort. A minimally invasive surgery known as Balloon Sinuplasty may be able to provide relief. During this FDA-approved procedure, a small balloon is placed inside of the nose to expand the sinus passages, which allows them to drain better. Recovery time is significantly shorter than with traditional sinus surgery, and the results are just as effective. 

Would I Benefit From Balloon Sinuplasty?

The procedure is typically performed on adults who: 

  • Have a mild form of sinusitis 
  • Do not have nasal polyps or tumors 
  • Can tolerate local anesthesia 

What Makes Balloon Sinuplasty Unique?

Illustration of balloon sinuplasty device in sinus cavity

Like traditional surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty widens the openings of the sinus passages to allow for better breathing. Unlike other surgeries, Balloon Sinuplasty widens the passages without cutting bone or tissue.

Because of this, it causes less pain and has an average recovery time of just a day and a half and has a lower risk of complications or side effects. Additionally, it doesn’t leave visible scarring or bruising. 

Brief, Safe, Convenient 

A Balloon Sinuplasty procedure can be performed in our office and typically takes under 30 minutes. Our ENT will give you a local anesthetic and an oral sedative to ensure that you are comfortable. Next, they’ll use an endoscope to guide the balloon catheter into your sinuses. The balloon is then inflated to expand the sinus opening. 

What Happens After the Procedure?

The procedure has an average recovery time of just a day and a half.  You’ll be able to quickly return to your daily activities rather than being kept away from them during recuperation.

In the days following the procedure, you might experience drainage or minor discomfort in your nose. Our provider will instruct you on how to use saline rinses to help flush out mucus and debris as the nose heals. This will also prevent infection, scarring or buildup in the nasal passageways. 

According to a multicenter study, up to 95% of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms after undergoing a Balloon Sinuplasty.

Chronic sinus discomfort isn’t something you need to live with. At ENT NOW – Des Peres, we can help you find a treatment option like Balloon Sinuplasty that allows you to leave these bothersome symptoms in the past.