Surgical Treatments For Nasal Congestion
Septoplasty | Turbinate Reduction | Nasal Polypectomy | Septal Perforations | Nasal Bleeding | Nasal & Sinus Tumor Treatment
Septoplasty
This corrective surgical procedure is done to straighten the nasal septum (the partition that separates the right and left nasal passage). A deviated septum can restrict airflow through the nasal cavities causing chronic congestion, mouth breathing, difficulty in exercise, disruption of breathing during sleep, headache, sinus pressure, and nasal bleeding. Many patients with a deviated septum may chronically require decongestants or topical nasal sprays. Patient’s may also have reduced success with their allergy medicine because of a deviated septum. Our advanced techniques allow for the correction of the deviated septum without any packing or splinting, dramatically reducing discomfort and speeding recovery.
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Turbinate Reduction
Enlarged turbinates (the structure that projects from the side wall of the nose into the nasal cavity) cause chronic nasal congestion and can contribute to headaches, sinus pressure, and sleep disorders such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. At the Nasal & Sinus Center in Austin, Texas, our technique for turbinate reduction is a minimally invasive procedure that can reduce the congestion using gentle endoscopic procedures without pain and without the uncomfortable packing usually involved with these procedures. This procedure can even be performed as a simple office-based procedure with no down time and fast results.
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Nasal Polypectomy
Recurrent nasal polyps can mean a lifetime of chronic nasal congestion and recurring sinus infections. Our unique techniques enable us to perform a complete removal of the polyps without the need for painful nasal packing. We also perform extensive evaluation into the numerous causes of recurring nasal polyps to address the underlying reasons and prevent the recurrence.
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Septal Perforations
Holes can develop in the nasal septum for a variety of reasons including trauma and drug use. Perforations cause recurring nasal bleeding, crusting, and nasal congestion. Our advanced endoscopic techniques allow for repair of perforations of all sizes with no visible incisions, no need for harvesting of grafting material, and no permanent foreign material placed in the nose.
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Nasal Bleeding
Nasal bleeding can be from many causes. Most commonly, it occurs from small dilated blood vessels just inside the nose. These can be successfully treated with a simple outpatient procedure. Other causes include: a deviated septum, a septal perforation, nasal polyps, and even nasal tumors. We can perform painless nasal endoscopy in the office to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
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Nasal And Sinus Tumor Treatment
Tumors may arise sighing the nasal cavity or the sinuses. These tumors are frequently benign but may be aggressive and malignant. Our surgeons have detailed training in the complex anatomy of the facial skeleton as well as facial plastic surgery training and can use sophisticated endoscopic techniques along with 3D guidance to remove these tumors. Our focus is on complete removal with minimal down time and invisible scars.
To schedule a consultation at the Nasal and Sinus Center in Austin, TX, please call (512) 339-4040 or request an appointment online.
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