Undergoing a Balloon Sinuplasty is a simple, fast procedure, which is comfortable to experience and takes only about one hour. To ensure you are relaxed and comfortable, IV sedation is administered, and topical anesthetic is used to numb the area.
Our specialist will evaluate the structure with an endoscope, a thin tube with a light on the end. Once the area of obstruction is fully identified, a balloon catheter is inserted into the nasal passages and a tiny balloon inflated to open the structure. It may be inflated twice in some cases. The area is flushed out with saline solution to clear away any mucus or infected material, the balloon deflated, and the catheter gently removed. The only sensation you may experience is pressure, not pain.
A good candidate for this groundbreaking treatment for chronic sinusitis will be experiencing specific symptoms, including:
The recovery from this treatment is minimal, typically only 24 hours. After your treatment, you are free to leave our Pasadena office and drive home. It can be helpful to sleep with you head elevated on an extra pillow. Initially, avoid strenuous physical activities for the period your ENT advises. However, the recovery is extremely swift, and the results appear immediately.
