The heat and humidity of south Louisiana make living with sinus pain difficult
The constant weather changes in our area can make your sinuses flare up at the worst times.
The sinus pain and pressure never go away no matter what new medication or home remedy you try.
Finding relief has never seemed more impossible.
Getting lasting relief doesn’t have to be difficult
At New Orleans Sinus Center, we truly understand how frustrating it is constantly searching for something that will give you relief.
That’s why we help patients just like you find the relief they deserve every single day.
How?
Balloon sinuplasty may be particularly beneficial to patients that have had their sinus problems diagnosed early. For patients with chronic, long-lasting problems, the procedure may be effective for some, though not all, of their sinuses. Your surgeon will discuss with you whether or not you are a candidate for full or partial treatment using balloon sinuplasty, or may recommend traditional sinus surgery (FESS). Typically, patients with the following symptoms may benefit from the procedure:
- Recurrent sinus infections that do not respond to medication
- Headaches around the eyes
- Chronic bad breath and/or foul taste in the mouth
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
Balloon Sinuplasty
For in-office balloon sinuplasty, a physician carefully places a very small medical balloon into key sinus structures and then inflates the balloon to expand and remodel sinus structure. Tissue and bone are not cut away or removed, but reshaped.The long-term effectiveness of balloon sinuplasty has been confirmed in a growing body of clinical studies. Over 85% of patients saw significant improvements in their sinus symptoms. Ninety percent of patients would recommend the procedure to a family or friend. Work and life productivity increased significantly.For in-office balloon sinuplasty, a physician carefully places a very small medical balloon into key sinus structures and then inflates the balloon to expand and remodel sinus structure. Tissue and bone are not cut away or removed, but reshaped.
Traditional Sinus Surgery
In Traditional Sinus Surgery or FESS, tissue and bone are cut away by the physician using surgical cutting instruments. The sinus openings are expanded through the cutting away and removal of bone and tissue.For Traditional FESS, a broad range of studies have demonstrated statistically significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life following surgery.
Balloon Sinuplasty: Yes. If you are an in-office balloon dilation candidate, your procedure can be performed while you are awake without the need for general anesthesia. A typical office balloon dilation procedure lasts forty-five minutes. Of course, balloon dilation may be performed in the operating room under general anesthesia for patients who elect to do so or are not in office medical candidates. Your physician will fully discuss these options with you.
Traditional Sinus Surgery: No. Traditional FESS is performed in an operating room under general anesthesia, with the patient fully asleep. Most patients are allowed to return home the same day.
Balloon Dilation: No. A follow-up procedure is rarely needed since anatomical structures are reshaped by a balloon without the necessity of cutting.
Traditional Sinus Surgery: Often. Since tissue is cut and removed in Traditional FSS, crusting can occur as the remaining tissue heals. To remove this crust and tissue remnants an ENT often must perform a nasal debridement one or more times in the weeks following the procedure, in additional to nasal packing.
Balloon Sinuplasty: 1 to 2 days. A faster recovery is a key benefit of balloon dilation. Since anatomy is reshaped by a balloon and not removed, most patients are able to return to normal activity within 24-48 hours. There is less pain, swelling and typically no bleeding as compared to traditional sinus surgery.
Balloon Sinuplasty: 1 to 2 days. A faster recovery is a key benefit of balloon dilation. Since anatomy is reshaped by a balloon and not removed, most patients are able to return to normal activity within 24-48 hours. There is less pain, swelling and typically no bleeding as compared to traditional sinus surgery.
Have Sinus Pain?
Take Our Sinus QuizBalloon Sinuplasty: The sinus treatment that’s helped millions
Balloon Sinuplasty is a lasting sinus pain treatment that’s performed in the comfort of our office.
Likely candidates typically suffer from:
- Chronic congestion
- Chronic sinus pain symptoms
- Recurring sinus infections
If you’re suffering from any type of sinus pain that never seems to go away for long, New Orleans Sinus Center can help.
I need reliefBalloon Sinuplasty is effective and safe
Balloon Sinuplasty has helped over one million people nationwide get the sinus relief they need. In fact, over 90% of people are still satisfied with the results after 2 years.
The procedure
The Balloon Sinuplasty procedure is minimally invasive and performed in our office. Most patients are in and out within an hour or so.
The recovery
Unlike traditional sinus surgery, there is no cutting or removal of bones during Balloon Sinuplasty. This results in a much quicker recovery that allows people to go back to normal activities in a day or two.
Choose relief with New Orleans Sinus Center
Are you tired of suffering with sinus pain without a lasting solution? At New Orleans Sinus Center, we work closely with every patient to make sure their long-term treatment plan meets their overall health goals and needs.
