Turbinate Reduction in NYC
At the Center for Sinus, Sleep & Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Monica Tadros offers advanced turbinate reduction procedures in New Jersey and New York City.
As a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist, Dr. Tadros gives you a comprehensive, minimally invasive approach that balances improved nasal airflow with the preservation of natural function, ensuring both comfort and long-term results.
About Turbinate Reduction?
If you struggle with chronic nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through your nose, or symptoms that worsen at night or during allergy season, enlarged nasal turbinates may be the cause.
Turbinates are small, bony structures inside the nasal passages that play a critical role in filtering, humidifying, and directing airflow. However, when they become swollen or hypertrophied—often due to allergies, chronic inflammation, or anatomical issues—they can obstruct airflow and significantly impact your quality of life.
Common Causes of Enlarged Turbinates
- Allergies or chronic rhinitis
- Environmental irritants such as smoke or pollution
- Prolonged use of nasal decongestant sprays
- Deviated septum, which can cause compensatory turbinate enlargement
- Hormonal changes or systemic health conditions
Symptoms That May Indicate the Need for Turbinate Reduction
- Persistent nasal congestion or blockage
- Difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils
- Noisy or disrupted sleep due to nasal obstruction
- Reduced sense of smell or taste
- Frequent sinus infections or postnasal drip
- Mouth breathing, especially during sleep
Turbinate Reduction Techniques & Procedure
Turbinate reduction is a minimally invasive procedure designed to decrease the size of the turbinates while preserving their essential function. The goal is to restore balanced airflow through the nasal passages without removing or damaging the mucosal lining, which plays a crucial role in conditioning the air we breathe.
Dr. Monica Tadros customizes each turbinate reduction procedure based on the severity of the hypertrophy, underlying causes, and the patient’s overall nasal anatomy. She often performs turbinate reduction as a standalone procedure or in combination with other nasal surgeries, such as septoplasty or sinus surgery, for comprehensive relief.
Submucous Resection (SMR)
This technique involves removing a portion of the underlying bone within the turbinate while leaving the outer mucosal lining intact. It provides long-lasting results and is particularly effective for patients with severe turbinate enlargement due to structural issues.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
A less invasive option, RFA uses controlled radiofrequency energy to shrink turbinate tissue from within. This technique causes minimal trauma and is often performed in-office under local anesthesia with a quick recovery period.
Microdebrider-Assisted Turbinoplasty
Using a specialized rotating instrument called a microdebrider; this technique precisely removes soft tissue and bone from within the turbinate while preserving surface mucosa. It allows for precise contouring and effective reduction.
Outfracture of the Inferior Turbinates
In this method, the turbinate bones are gently repositioned outward to widen the nasal airway. Often used in conjunction with other reduction techniques, outfracture helps optimize results.
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Schedule Your Turbinate Reduction Consult
You deserve to feel your best and breathe comfortably, so we’ll help you along the way. Schedule an appointment and learn more about how turbinate reduction can improve your quality of life at our office in Manhattan (Upper East Side), or Englewood, NJ.