Common Reasons for Sinus Surgery and When It's Necessary

Suppose you have been having issues with your sinuses for a while now, and all treatments fail to help you. In that case, our staff of skilled doctors at Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants located in Madison Heights, Southfield, Novi, Livonia, and St. Clair Shores, MI, can help with your treatment options, including sinus surgery. 

Common Sinus Issues

Sinus issues are chronic conditions. Repeated treatment and daily medication help control symptoms, but might not fix the problem. It may be time to consider surgery on your sinuses to fix the issue. 

• Nasal polyps are small growths of skin that can cause partial or complete blockages.
• A deviated Septum means your septum is usually uneven between your two nasal cavities located in either side of the nose. When it deviates, it is uncentered, bending into either sinus cavity, causing breathing and chronic sinus issues.
• Chronic Sinusitis is considered a chronic infection from daily uncontrolled sinusitis. Symptoms build up inside your nasal cavity, such as headaches, insomnia, dental issues, pressure, and pain.
• Chronic Nosebleeds mean you may be experiencing moderate spontaneous nosebleeds several times a month, several times a month, or more.
• Nasal cavity tumors are possible in this area and frequently spread to the brain or bottom of the skull.

Why Consider Surgery? 

As with any medical condition, you can only treat so much with medication. Most nasal surgeries are minimally invasive with a short healing time. 

The skilled doctors at Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants located in Madison Heights, Southfield, Novi, Livonia, and St. Clair Shores, MI, compiled a list of the most common surgical procedures. 

• (FESS)- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - widens and removes affected nasal cavity tissue. 
• Balloon Sinuplasty - creates a space in the nasal cavity. 
• Caldwell Luc - the doctor reroutes sinus drainage to the nose by creating a new exit route from the maxillary sinus. We consider this option when other surgeries are not feasible.
• Turbinate Reduction - is not a typical surgery; removal of part of your turbinates opens up the nasal cavity.

Schedule your Appointment Today! 

Our staff of skilled doctors at Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants in Madison Heights, Southfield, Novi, Livonia, and St. Clair Shores, MI, await your call at 248-569-5985 to discuss your treatment and sinus surgery options. We want to help you overcome your sinus problems to increase your quality of life. 

Surgical procedures are a difficult decision to make. However, when all sinus treatments fail and you continue to feel miserable, outpatient surgery may be your best option. We ensure that we keep you comfortable during your outpatient surgical procedure. You return home the same day after you recover from anesthesia.