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Balloon Sinuplasty Steps

Our balloon sinuplasty treatment is a safe, simple, in-office procedure. First, a tiny balloon catheter is carefully inserted into your nose. The balloon is then slowly inflated. This allows it to gently expand passageways and clear any mucus blockages. There are no incisions or removal of any tissue with this innovative technique.

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Numb the Area

An anesthesiologist will administer mild sedation. Once asleep, numbing medication will be injected to eliminate any post-operative pain.

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Inflate the Balloon

A tiny balloon is inserted into the clogged sinus passage and then gently inflated to adjust and expand the passage’s shape.

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Clear the Cavity

Any infection will be cleaned out with a saline rinse. Then the balloon is removed, leaving an open and clean sinus passage that allows you to breathe freely.

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Can balloon sinuplasty be used for children?
YES!

Is balloon sinuplasty a permanent solution?
YES!

Does balloon sinuplasty limit future treatment options?
NO!

Do You Have More Balloon Sinuplasty Questions?

These and many more questions you might have can be answered in a brief consultation with one of our sinus surgeons.

If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis, have recurring acute rhinosinusitis, or have suffered from nasal conditions that have not responded to medications, now is the time to discover how balloon sinuplasty can improve your breathing —and your quality of life— for the rest of your life.

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