RF Treatment

The Procedure of Tomorrow... 
Being Performed Today!

What surgical options are available?
There are many surgical options available depending to your particular problem. They include turbinectomy, septoplasty, Polypectomy, radioablation using Coblation or Somnoplasty.    

What is nasal radioablation?
Radioablation is a term that Dr. Madani started using in 1997 while doing research on using heath to reduce the volume of tissues.  The study was performed on variety of systems including Coblation^TM, Somnoplasty^TM/SM and Ellman^TM.   Using these devices we were able to remove and /or reduce the volume of the tissues in the soft tissue, nasal turbinates and the tonsils enabling rapid and precise tissue removal or shrinkage with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. This was associated with a number of surgical and clinical advantages, including easier treatment, less invasive procedures, reduced surgical time, and less post-operative pain.  

What should I expect prior to the procedure?
Prior to the procedure, you would have an opportunity to review and discuss your medical and social history with the doctors. A unique computer presentation will facilitate your understanding of not only chronic nasal congestion but also possibly the underlying upper airway obstruction. You will then be examined and advised of the degree of your problem. The options and alternatives will be discussed. If you are a candidate for radioablation procedures, the procedure could be performed on the day of your consultation.

What should I expect during the procedure?
Your visit on the day of your procedure is easier than a simple visit to your dentist. In fact, you will be sitting in a dental chair while local anesthesia is administered. The entire procedure takes less than ½ hour. You will be fully awake but completely numb in the nasal area.   A specialized computer controlled probe designed to deliver certain amount of heath is placed into the tissues of the nose. These tissues are called inferior nasal turbinate, which basically are the tissues in the side, bottom of your nose. The heath of the probe causes changes in the size and thickness of the turbinates and opens up your nasal passages.  It can also reduce the postnasal drip and snoring.  The healing process may take up to 3 months. Most patients find this procedure easier than having their teeth cleaned.

Once again no surgeon can guarantee a perfect results because your body has to respond appropriately to these treatments.  But you can rest assure that we will do our best to take care of you and in this particular field we have the greatest knowledge and expertise needed for treating individuals who suffer from snoring and sleep apnea and chronic nasal congestions.

What should I expect after the procedure?
Nasal congestion can be expected to be worse immediately after the procedure due to swelling of the tissues. Improvement is usually seen after two to four weeks and continues to progress for up to several months. A second procedure may be needed six to eight months following the initial treatment for further resolution of the problem.

No narcotic pain medication or antibiotic is needed (except in medically compromised patients) following the treatment. For alleviation of post-operative discomfort, over-the-counter pain medication is sufficient.

Long-term use of nasal sprays could be harmful to your body.

  

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Coblation^TM is a registered trademark of Arthrocare Corporation and Somnoplasty^TM/SM is a registered trademark of Somnus Medical Technologies.