Turbinoplasty
Turbinoplasty
If you’re constantly struggling to breathe through your nose due to congestion or sinus issues, turbinoplasty surgery might be the answer.
Performed by Dr. Paulo A. Escobar, an ENT surgeon in Dubai, turbinoplasty addresses issues arising from enlarged nasal turbinates, restoring comfort and enhancing nasal airflow. With Dr. Escobar’s expertise and compassionate approach, you can breathe easier and enjoy better nasal health.
Say goodbye to nasal discomfort and hello to clear breathing with turbinoplasty surgery in Dubai.
Quick Benefits: Turbinoplasty Surgery
- Reduction in sinus headaches
- Improved sleep
- Regaining a sense of smell
- Improved breathing
- Reduced snoring
- Quicker recovery
Turbinoplasty Surgery: An Overview
Turbinoplasty surgery is a medical procedure to reduce the size of the nasal turbinates.
Now, what are turbinates? Turbinates are three hard, bony structures within the nasal passageways on each side of your nose. The purpose of turbinates is to regulate airflow through your nose, but in some cases, they can enlarge and block your nose.
This leads to breathing difficulties, nasal congestion, and snoring. In such cases, turbinoplasty surgery may be recommended on one or both (bilateral turbinoplasty) sides of your nose to alleviate the obstruction and improve nasal airflow.
Indications for Turbinoplasty Surgery
Dr. Paulo A. Escobar might recommend a turbinoplasty surgery in Dubai to:
- Alleviate chronic nasal congestion
- Minimize snoring
- Address sleep apnea
- Correct a deviated septum, in combination with a septoplasty to achieve a better result
This procedure is usually suggested if the problem can’t be fixed with more conservative approaches such as nasal steroids and decongestants.
Preparation for Turbinoplasty Surgery: A Step Towards Better Health
Preparing for turbinoplasty surgery is straightforward, ensuring you’re ready for a smooth transformation. Here’s what to expect:
- Consultation with Dr. Escobar, in which he will review your medical history and conduct a physical examination. He will ask you questions related to issues that you may be having with your nose.
- You will be asked to adjust or stop taking certain medications, like blood thinners, anti-inflammatories, and other supplements.
- If you smoke, you will asked to stop smoking to reduce the risk of complications.
Procedure for Turbinoplasty Surgery
Dr. Paulo A. Escobar performs turbinoplasty surgery through your nostrils, leaving no facial scars or black eyes. The operation typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes and can be done under general or local anesthesia.
During turbinate reduction surgery, Dr. Escobar carefully shrinks your turbinate tissue. He uses a long, thin radiofrequency device to deliver heat energy to inflamed turbinates to shrink the size of turbinates.
Dr. Escobar may use nasal packing to control bleeding after the surgery.
What to Expect: Recovery Post-Turbinoplasty Surgery
After the surgery, you may experience discomfort or soreness. You may also experience sensation of congestion, similar to a severe head cold.
To relieve these symptoms, Dr. Paulo A. Escobar may recommend pain medications, saline nasal spray, a cool-mist humidifier, or petroleum jelly.
It would be best if you avoid strenuous exercise, hard chewing, smiling, nose blowing, or unnecessary talking.
Most patients can go home in same day and return to school or work in about a week.
Addressing Common Questions
The turbinoplasty surgery is done under anesthesia, so the procedure is not painful. However, you may experience pain and discomfort after the procedure, which can be managed with pain medications and nasal sprays.
Medications like saline rinses and nasal sprays can help shrink the inferior turbinates to give you more room to breathe through the nose. If that doesn’t work, turbinoplasty is performed.
Following turbinoplasty, it’s normal to experience some obstruction/congestion for up to 2-3 weeks.
Turbinectomy reduce the size of turbinates, while turbinoplasty involves removing a portion or all of them. Both procedures aim to alleviate nasal congestion but differ in the extent of tissue removal and preservation of turbinate function.
As a member of the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, you can trust that you are in expert hands with Dr Paulo A. Escobar. He is a distinguished ENT Specialist and Plastic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience.
For Turbinoplasty Surgery in Dubai, Visit Dr. Paulo A. Escobar
Turbinoplasty surgery offers a solution for individuals struggling with chronic nasal congestion and obstruction.
By addressing issues with the nasal turbinates, this procedure can significantly improve airflow and enhance overall nasal function. If you’re seeking relief from nasal congestion in Dubai, consider consulting Dr. Paulo A. Escobar, an ENT specialist with expertise in turbinoplasty surgery.
Take the first step towards clearer breathing and better nasal health by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Paulo A. Escobar today.