BALLOON SINUPLASTY

About

-  Balloon Sinuplasty is an innovative, safe and effective procedure of opening the sinuses to reduce sinus pressure and repeated infections.

-  This procedure is performed in the office. 

Advantages

-  In-office Ballloon Sinuplasty is performed under topical and local anesthesia and allows the patient to avoid general anesthesia or a hospital.

-  In contrast to endoscopic sinus surgery, the use of only balloons allows this procedure to be minimally invasive without cutting, bruising or incisions.

-  No preoperative blood testing is typically required for most patients.

-  Because it is performed in the office, the patient saves the cost of a hospital, surgery center, anesthesiologist and pathologist which are common with other sinus surgeries.

-  Most patients return to work the next day and to normal activity with 2-3 days.

To Be Eligible

-  You must have sinus problems such as pain, pressure, drainage, congestion or phlegm despite medical treatment with saline washes, nasal sprays and antibiotics.

-  An evaluation by your BCENTS doctor must demonstrate that you are a candidate for the procedure.

-  You must not suffer from anxiety, claustrophobia or issues which would make an awake office procedure difficult such as a dental procedure.

-  This procedure is usually covered by Medicare, Healthcare Partners, Regal Medical Group, United Healthcare.  Our office will confirm your insurance benefits or provide you a cash price.

Survey:

Have you experienced 4 or more sinus infections this year?

Do you get repeated sinus infections for many years?

Is your nose frequently stuffy?

Do you get sinus pressure headaches often?

Do you get a sinus infection whenever you get a cold?

Do you have constant phlegm or postnasal drip to snort or spit?