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What is Balloon Sinuplasty?
Balloon Sinuplasty may be the right treatment option for you, especially if medications and first line treatments have failed to help resolve your chronic and recurrent sinusitis symptoms and inflammation in the past.
This procedure gently expands your sinus openings and drainage pathways to restore airflow, assists with drainage and helps healing. Once the treatment area is identified and local anesthesia is administered, the physician will place and inflate a small balloon to dilate the treatment area. The balloon is then deflated and removed.
How effective is Balloon Sinuplasty
Clinical studies have reported symptom improvement following Balloon Sinuplasty in appropriately selected patients, though individual outcomes and the duration of improvement vary.
Does Medicare pay for Balloon Sinuplasty?
Medicare and other insurance plans may cover Balloon Sinuplasty when it's deemed medically necessary. Coverage varies by plan and individual circumstances. To confirm your coverage details, it's best to reach out to your insurance provider and review your specific policy.
What should the average patient expect for recovery time?
While recovery time varies with each patient, those who undergo the in-office procedure may be able to return to normal activities within a few days, depending on their individual recovery.
What are the risks involved with the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure?
Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure. As with any medical procedure, potential risks and complications exist with Balloon Sinuplasty. Make sure to consult with your doctor to determine if your condition presents any special risks.
Possible side effects can include, but are not limited to: pain and swelling, allergic reactions to anesthesia or other medications administered during the procedure, and post-operative bleeding. There is also a risk of mucosal or tissue damage from balloon expansion.
How long does the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure take?
To allow time for pretreatment preparation and post treatment examination, you should expect to spend around one and a half to two hours in our office. Procedure length is dependent on your specific condition and anatomy.
Is the patient awake for the procedure?
Balloon Sinuplasty is usually an outpatient procedure. Most patients undergo the in-office procedure with local anesthesia, but it varies from patient to patient.
Is balloon sinuplasty permanent?
Balloon sinuplasty may help improve sinus drainage and symptoms for appropriately selected patients. The degree and duration of improvement vary, and symptoms may recur. Your provider can discuss whether additional treatment may be needed.
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