Balloon Sinuplasty
Millions of Americans deal with sinus pain every year. When it turns chronic, the congestion and pressure can feel never-ending.
Many people just cope. Over time, though, symptoms can wear you down and add new ones, like bad breath or a dulled sense of smell.
Relief is possible. Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure done in our office. Most people get back to normal activities quickly. Results vary from person to person.
Do you know how bad your sinus pain is?
Take our Sinus Self-Assessment Quiz to see how your symptoms affect your daily life. Then we can work with you on a plan for relief.
Sinus relief without surgery
If you live with chronic sinus pain, you may have accepted it as part of life. The usual options are medication or endoscopic sinus surgery. Medication can bring unwanted side effects. Surgery can mean a long recovery, and both can limit your activities. Surgery also removes bone and tissue, which may lead to other complications later.
Balloon sinuplasty is an alternative to sinus surgery. A small balloon gently widens the drainage openings in your sinuses, so they can drain normally again. Recovery is short and the risk of complications is low. It is still a procedure, though, and results vary.
Most insurance plans cover balloon sinuplasty, but coverage varies by plan. We can verify your benefits before you schedule.
The Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure
Your doctor guides a small balloon into the blocked sinus. Inflating it gently reshapes the drainage opening so the sinus can drain.
Once the sinus is open and drained, the balloon comes out. Nothing stays behind in your nose.
With drainage restored, many people get fewer sinus infections. This is not a cure, and results vary.
Balloon Sinuplasty is more affordable than surgery
With sinus surgery, costs add up quickly: hospital fees, anesthesia, and weeks of lost time during recovery.
Balloon sinuplasty avoids most of that. It is done in our office, needs no nasal packing, and recovery averages 1 to 2 days. Most insurance plans cover it, though coverage varies by plan.
If you are tired of sinus pain and ready to get back to your normal activities, schedule an appointment.
Balloon Sinuplasty at Sleep and Sinus Centers of Georgia can be your long-term sinus pain treatment.
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