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Introduction to Turbinate Reduction

Rhinoplasty expert Dr. Evan Jones performs turbinate reduction to alleviate chronic congestion and enhance nasal airflow. This treatment improves quality of life for countless patients, helping them to sleep better and experience fewer sinus infections. Dr. Jones uses today’s most sophisticated surgical techniques and provides a patient-centered approach, delivering outstanding results.

At Evan Jones, MD, in Bala Cynwyd, PA, we welcome patients from the Main Line and the greater Philadelphia area seeking thoughtful, artful aesthetic treatments tailored to enhance their natural beauty.

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What Is Turbinate Reduction?

Nasal turbinates are structures inside the nose that line the nasal passages as ridged layers of tissue. They humidify and filter the air as it passes through the nose into the lungs. When the turbinates are enlarged, patients may experience persistent congestion and poor airflow, as well as snoring, nosebleeds, and infections. If medications are insufficient to resolve this issue, turbinate reduction can be performed. Dr. Jones can perform the procedure on its own or in conjunction with septoplasty to correct a deviated septum. It is also possible to combine turbinate reduction with cosmetic rhinoplasty.

Who Are the Best Candidates For Turbinate Reduction?

Ideal candidates for turbinate reduction in Philadelphia are patients who are struggling with chronic sinus infections and nasal congestion that continues to bother them, despite using an array of medications. Enlarged turbinates may result from ongoing inflammation, allergies, or structural imperfections that obstruct airflow. Turbinate reduction is also recommended for men and women whose nasal function is affecting their sleep, causing snoring or sleep apnea, and diminishing their quality of life.

To make sure you are a good candidate for the procedure, Dr. Jones will meet with you for an in-depth consultation and medical assessment. He may use diagnostic tools, such as nasal endoscopy, to accurately evaluate the nose’s structure and function. of your turbinates

What Are the Benefits of Turbinate Reduction?

When performed with precision and detail by Dr. Jones in Philadelphia, PA, turbinate reduction offers the following key benefits:

  • Improves breathing
  • Increases airflow through the nasal passages
  • Unblocks the nostrils
  • Reduces congestion and a chronically stuffed nose
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Combats snoring and sleep apnea
  • Decreases dependency on nasal sprays
  • Lowers the risk of sinus infections
  • Prevents fluid buildup and bacterial growth
  • Offers lasting, long-term results
  • Minimal recovery time of around one week
  • Increases comfort and ease
  • Reduces irritation
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What’s the First Step?

As a first step in your treatment journey, you will meet with Dr. Jones and his team in Philadelphia for an in-depth consultation and medical assessment. You and the doctor will discuss your symptoms and how diminished breathing has impacted your sleep, comfort, and ability to participate in normal activities. The doctor will also take note of any current medications, as well as nasal sprays you have used in the past, and any prior nasal surgeries.

If you are identified as a good candidate for turbinate reduction, our team will schedule your surgery and provide guidance on how to prepare for your visit.

What to Expect on the Day of Turbinate Reduction Surgery

During turbinate reduction surgery, Dr. Jones does not cut through the skin. He performs the procedure entirely through the nostrils, using a closed approach. This ensures that your treatment remains “scarless”. Using an endoscope to maximize visualization, Dr. Jones will make small entry sites in the mucosal lining of the turbinates and carefully reduce their size with a microdebrider.

This ensures the turbinates are refined without causing any damage to the mucosal lining. It is essential not to remove the turbinates entirely, as this can lead to dryness and crusting. Without the nasal turbinates, the patient cannot breathe air that is sufficiently humidified or heated.

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Turbinate Reduction Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Turbinate Reduction Care

After surgery, you will need to follow Dr. Jones’ aftercare instructions carefully and attend all scheduled follow-up visits. Side effects may include mild soreness, stuffiness, and drainage after your procedure.

These symptoms are normal aspects of the healing process and will gradually resolve within a week or so. Dr. Jones may prescribe certain saline sprays or irrigations to help expedite your healing process.

How Much Does a Turbinate Reduction Cost in Philadelphia, PA?

The cost of a turbinate reduction in Philadelphia varies based on the complexity of your treatment plan, the specific techniques Dr. Jones uses, and whether your surgery is combined with other functional or aesthetic treatments. Rest assured, you will leave your preliminary consultation in Bala Cynwyd with a comprehensive understanding of all costs and expenses associated with turbinate reduction.

Why Choose Dr. Jones?

Dr. Evan Jones is a sought-after otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving men and women in Bala Cynwyd, the Main Line, and the greater Philadelphia, PA, area. He prioritizes safety while using today’s most advanced techniques, upholding excellence and a patient-centered approach.

Originally from the Northeast, Dr. Jones first graduated from the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University before obtaining his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He then completed a prestigious surgical residency at Baylor College of Medicine and was selected for elite fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital by the president of the national academy.

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