Balloon Assisted Sinuplasty

Balloon assisted sinuplasty is a minimally invasive approach to enlarging the sinus passages for easier breathing and drastic reduction in sinusitis symptoms. The procedure is used for addressing chronic sinusitis, once conventional medical treatments have proven insufficient. Surgeons utilize a small balloon inserted through the nostrils to widen the sinus openings. Up to 95% of patients report a significant improvement in sinus symptoms following this procedure. The outcomes are long-lasting, and no implants or supplementary support are necessary.

Who Needs Balloon Assisted Sinuplasty?

Not everyone is a suitable candidate for balloon sinuplasty. The procedure is generally performed on adults. However, children may be considered only when other options have been exhausted. 

Suitable candidates for balloon sinuplasty typically:

• Do not present with nasal polyps or tumors.
• Present with a mild form of sinusitis.
• Can undergo the procedure with local anesthesia (wherein the area is numbed, and the patient remains conscious throughout).
• Show affected sinuses, notably those situated in the cheeks (maxillary sinuses), forehead (frontal sinuses), or the rear of the nose (sphenoid sinuses).

Benefits of Balloon Assisted Sinuplasty

• Safe: Few patients of the procedure report negative side-effects
• Quick Recovery Time
• Minimally Invasive