Atlanta Rhinoplasty - Nasal and Sinus Surgery (Rhinoplasty, Endoscopy, Sinoscopy)
Nasal Surgery
Nasal surgery, or rhinoplasty, is indicated to correct problems resulting either from injuries to the nose or undesirable shapes that are genetic. Some feel their nose is too large, too small, crooked, too broad, has a bulbous tip, or an undesirable hump. All of these dilemmas can be addressed either with a reduction, reshaping, or an implant. A specific type of nasal surgery, septoplasty is designed to correct airway obstructions, such as a deviated septum. These types of nasal surgeries take one to two hours and are usually performed under a local or general anesthetic.
Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive technique used to restore sinus ventilation and normal functions of the nose. Patients often have a recurrent acute or chronic sinusitis, and significant improvement in symptoms may be expected after the procedure. While at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Jones learned about this procedure from Heinz Stammberger, MD, and Dr. Kennedy, who have been credited with bringing this surgical procedure to the United States. Dr. Jones’s experience with endoscopic sinus surgery has been continuous since its introduction to the United States in 1984.
Sinus surgery can be performed under a general or local anesthesia, and patients usually experience minimal discomfort.
