As an ENT physician I have  recommended and performed traditional endoscopic sinus surgery involving the removal of bone and tissue while the patient is under general anesthesia. While endoscopic sinus surgery is effective, it may also lead to post-operative pain and bleeding with a typical recovery time of 4 to 6 weeks.

Balloon Sinuplasty™

Is a minimally invasive chronic sinusitis treatment  option that can be performed in our office with the use of local anesthesia. During the procedure, small balloons, similar to those used to open blocked arteries, are positioned and then inflated in the sinus pathways. The balloons are then deflated and removed, leaving the sinus passages open.  This chronic sinus treatment has delivered amazing results to our Tampa and Trinity patients.  Relief is quick and recovery time after balloon sinus surgery is only 1 to 2 days relieving the pain of chronic sinusitis.