Nasal and Sinus Surgery

If you’re frustrated by chronic nasal congestion and want to breathe better with your nose, it might be time to consider an in-depth evaluation at Westchester ENT. Aaron Spingarn, MD, offers medication therapy, device therapy, and minimally invasive nasal and sinus surgery procedures that can often be performed in the office to treat, for instance, sinusitis and allergies, remove polyps, or reduce your turbinates.  In addition, should you need more-advanced treatment, he can arrange outpatient surgery to repair a deviated septum or perform more-involved sinus surgery. Surgery can dramatically improve your breathing and lower your risk for recurrent sinus infections and other complications. Call our office in Hartsdale, NY, to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.

What is nasal and sinus surgery?

Nasal and sinus surgery is typically a last-resort treatment option for nasal blockages or sinus conditions that aren’t treatable with medications and other therapies.

Dr. Spingarn offers minimally invasive nasal and sinus surgeries in the office on an outpatient basis. He may recommend surgery if you have issues that interfere with your breathing, such as:

• Difficulty breathing with your nose
• Nasal polyps
• Nasal tumors
• Chronic sinusitis
• Recurrent sinus infections

You may also need outpatient nasal surgery if you have a deviated septum, a condition that occurs when there’s a misalignment in the wall between your nasal passages that obstructs your breathing.

What happens during nasal and sinus surgery?

Depending on your condition, Dr. Spingarn customizes a surgical plan to repair damage or remove obstructions from your sinuses or nasal passages. He can often use minimally invasive, endoscopic techniques that require only small incisions.

During surgery, Dr. Spingarn can remove obstructions like polyps, tumors, or inflamed tissue that blocks your nasal passages. He can also recenter a deviated septum and trim away excess bone or cartilage that interferes with your breathing.

If you have recurrent sinus infections or chronic sinusitis, you may be a candidate for balloon sinus dilation. This involves the insertion of a small balloon into your sinus cavities. Dr. Spingarn gently inflates the balloon to widen the sinus passageways, improving drainage and making breathing easier.

How long does it take to recover from nasal and sinus surgery?

Because many nasal and sinus surgeries only require very small incisions or none at all, you can often expect to heal within a few days.

Dr. Spingarn provides complete after-care guidance to ensure any incisions you have heal fully and without infection. You may need to take an antibiotic if there is an infection and can take a pain reliever during the initial days of your recovery if you are experiencing any discomfort.

Some people may still experience mild nasal congestion following surgery. To keep your sinuses clear, you may also need to regularly irrigate your sinuses with a saline solution to flush out excess fluids and debris.

As inflammation continues to subside, you should notice a significant improvement in your ability to breathe.

To find out if you’re a candidate for nasal and sinus surgery, call Westchester ENT at 914.686.3950 or book an appointment online today.