What Is Balloon Sinuplasty?
Chronic sinusitis and recurring sinus infections can significantly affect your breathing, sleep and overall quality of life. When medications fail to provide lasting relief, Balloon Sinuplasty offers a practical, minimally invasive treatment option that restores normal sinus function while preserving your natural anatomy.
At the practice of Dr. Pablo Stolovitzky, we specialize in providing this advanced, in-office solution for patients in Atlanta, Decatur and Snellville.
Who Is a Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty?
A comprehensive ENT evaluation is essential to ensure the best possible outcome. Balloon sinuplasty may be an ideal option for patients who:
- Have chronic or recurrent sinusitis that has not responded to medical therapy.
- Have mild-to-moderate sinus disease confirmed on imaging.
- Do not have extensive nasal polyps or tumors.
- Prefer a treatment that can be safely performed under local anesthesia.
How Does Balloon Sinuplasty Differ from Traditional Surgery?
Traditional sinus surgery often involves removing bone or tissue to open sinus passages, typically requiring general anesthesia and several days of recovery.
Advantages of the Balloon Sinuplasty Approach
- Preserves Anatomy: Widens sinus openings without cutting or removing tissue.
- Faster Recovery: Patients typically return to normal activities within one to two days.
- In-Office Convenience: Often performed in under 30 minutes using local anesthesia.
- Proven Safety: An FDA-approved procedure with a low risk of complications and no external scarring.
What To Expect During the Procedure
During your visit, Dr. Stolovitzky uses a small endoscope to guide a balloon catheter into the blocked sinus. The balloon is gently inflated to widen the passage, then removed, leaving the sinus open for adequate drainage. Most patients tolerate the procedure well and return home shortly afterward.
Why Choose Dr. Stolovitzky for Sinus Relief?
Dr. Pablo Stolovitzky is a nationally and internationally recognized rhinology expert with over 30 years of experience. As a lead author of the MERLOT study—a landmark clinical trial evaluating balloon sinus dilation—he provides his patients in Metro Atlanta with an unparalleled level of expertise in this technology.
Call Dr. Pablo Stolovitzky for more information or to schedule an appointment.
