Balloon sinus dilation is a new, minimally invasive office procedure that uses small balloons, similair to those used to open blocked arteries, to reopens the sinus pathways, restores drainage to deliver immediate and long lasting relief to sinusitis sufferers. In balloon sinus dilation, the physician will location the area to be treated (frontal sinus, sphenoid sinus and/or maxillary sinus). He will then place the balloon device into position in the sinus cavity. The physician will then inflate a small balloon and dilate the treatment area. The balloon device will then be removed.
This in-office procedure is done under local anesthesic with no downtime. It is also covered by most insurances.
Schedule a consultation with one of our physicians to see if the Balloon Sinuplasty is the right treatment for you!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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