Many advancements have been made in sinus surgery recently to improve the results, reduce the risks and improve the patient comfort and outcomes. Dr. Lano will make every effort to reduce discomfort during and after surgery. In most sinus surgery, no nasal packing will be used, instead, a soft gel or soft absorbable felt may be placed.
Maxillary sinus (The sinus inside the cheek area of the face)
Balloon Sinuplasty: Using a balloon designed to enlarge the sinus opening to improve its function.
Nasal Antrostomy Window: Creating an improved opening in the maxillary sinus to improve function.
Caldwell Luc: Surgical opening of the sinus under the lip to access severe disease or tumor.
Frontal Sinus (The sinus inside the forehead/brow area)
Balloon Sinuplasty: Using a balloon designed to enlarge the sinus opening to improve its function
Frontal sinusotomy: Creating an improved opening in the frontal sinus to improve function.
Frontal sinus trephination: a surgical opening thru the brow area into the frontal sinus
Ethmoid sinus (The sinuses between the eyes)
Ethmoidectomy: Opening and /or cleaning out the sinuses between the eyes
External ethmoidectomy: Surgical access to the sinus by making a small incision by the nose
Sphenoid Sinus(The back most sinus)
Balloon Sinuplasty: Using a balloon designed to enlarge the sinus opening to improve its function.
Sphenoidotomy: Creating an improved opening in the sphenoid sinus to improve function.
Care of the nose after the procedure
You will have some fatigue after the procedure so rest for about 5 days.
Expect a small amount of bleeding for 2-3 days, use drip pad as needed.
You can use a few puffs of afrin if there is any bleeding.