Find Relief with Nasal Surgery

Nasal discomfort can often be relieved with medication, but in some cases, further treatment is necessary. Our team at Puget Sound Ear Nose and Throat will work with you to determine the best way to make sure your symptoms don’t continue to interrupt your life.

I underwent a septoplasty with turbinate reduction with Dr. Mulligan, and it has been about three months since the operation. In that time, my quality of life has jumped significantly. Before the operation, I spent countless nights and mornings staring at the ceiling, frustrated with the inability to breathe. I also spent a lot of money on various nasal sprays and breathing aids that only managed symptoms.

Those days are over. No more mouth breathing, no more nosebleeds, no more tossing and turning to find the best airflow, no more reliance on nasal sprays and no more worrying about how shut my nose will be when I go camping. All those issues have been cut out of my life. I have fully recovered, regained my fitness and am now enjoying a much higher standard of living. It is one of the best investments I have made.

Thank you to you and your team for everything you do.

Would I Benefit from Nasal Surgery?

You may be a candidate for nasal surgery if you experience:

• Nasal blockage
• Chronic sinusitis
• Deviated septum
• Sinus or nasal trauma
• Nose bleeds
• Nasal polyps
• Enlarged turbinates
• Chronic stuffiness
• Chronic breathing issues

What Types of Nasal Surgeries Are Available?

Our team will work with you to determine which procedure will best serve your needs. Once surgery is recommended, we’ll walk you through the process of what to expect before, during and after so you feel confident about the next steps.

Here’s what to know about each type of nasal surgery.

Septoplasty

This procedure reshapes or repositions parts of the septum’s bone or cartilage to open the nasal passageway and improve drainage and breathing.

Turbinate Surgeries

• Turbinate Reduction: Underlying tissue and bone are removed from the turbinates to reduce their size.
• Turbinate Outfracture: The turbinate bone is moved to the side so air can more easily flow through the nose.

What Can I Expect as I Recover?

Nasal surgeries are outpatient procedures and typically last between 30 and 90 minutes. You’ll be able to return home once the surgery is finished, but you may need to avoid blowing your nose, pulling clothing over your head and strenuous activities for several weeks. Your doctor will guide you through the recovery process and let you know what steps you can take to help yourself heal and what you should avoid.

If medication isn’t relieving your nasal symptoms, surgery may be able to help you breathe easier. Our providers at Puget Sound Ear Nose and Throat can guide you through the next steps and determine if surgery will help relieve your symptoms.