In-Office Sinus Solutions

When Metro Sinus Can Help

Chronic and recurrent sinusitis can have an outsized effect on your quality of life. It’s never normal to spend much of your life with facial pain or pressure, nasal congestion and drainage–or in the urgent care waiting room to get another round of antibiotics.

Fortunately, Metro Sinus specializes in all of the minimally-invasive technologies and procedures proven to improve your sinus-related quality of life.

Balloon Sinus Dilation (Balloon Sinuplasty^®)

Balloon sinus dilation (also known as Balloon Sinuplasty® or BSD) is the cornerstone of modern sinusitis treatment for many patients. This technology was FDA-approved in 2005, and boasts a long track record of safety and successful outcomes.

The goal of BSD is to restore sinus wellness through permanently improved drainage and airflow. It offers the primary benefits of traditional endoscopic sinus surgery without the prolonged healing, discomfort and recovery patients have come to associate with the procedure. Most patients feel benefit immediately following the procedure and have very minimal downtime.

Balloon Sinuplasty FAQs

Sinuses are air-filled spaces that must drain freely into the nasal cavity to remain ventilated and free of infected mucus. Most chronic and recurrent sinus problems are associated with the narrowing or obstruction of these small outflow tracts connecting the sinus cavities to the nasal airway.

Balloon sinus dilation (BSD) gently and permanently enlarges the natural drainage pathways of diseased sinuses using a small, flexible balloon catheter–similar to how cardiologists open blocked coronary arteries during angioplasty. This is done in a comfortable office setting under local anesthesia achieved with a topical numbing gel. No needles or cutting are necessary!

The procedure restores normal sinus function permanently once healed, with minimal downtime and very few side effects. Watch the following animation to learn more:

BSD offers the primary benefits of traditional sinus surgery without the prolonged healing, discomfort and recovery time historically associated with sinus surgery. The procedure is proven to restore natural sinus flow and function, preventing future infections. It is extremely effective at relieving the pain and pressure associated with chronic sinus disease. Most patients also report dramatically improved nasal breathing after the procedure.

Compared to standard sinus surgery, the procedure boasts some unique benefits. BSD is…

Quick, Comfortable & Safe: The procedure itself takes less than 30 minutes, and is performed under local anesthesia in the comfort of the Metro Sinus procedure suite. There are no needles, and most patients describe the experience as being similar to a simple dental cleaning.
Minimally Invasive: The technology uses small, soft, flexible devices introduced entirely through the nostrils to gently open blocked sinuses. There is little bloody drainage, no black eyes and no packing.
Convenient With a Quick Recovery: Patients typically return to work, normal activities and exercise within 1-2 days, making it a great option for busy professionals.
High Patient Satisfaction: >95% of patients who have the procedure have noticeable, durable symptom improvement.
Covered By Nearly All Insurance Plans (including Medicare)

Dr. Conoyer and Dr. Boone have a combined 35+ years of experience with BSD. They were the first in the bi-state area to perform the procedures in-office under local anesthesia after the FDA granted its office-based approval in 2011. Since 2011, they have performed in excess of 10,000 in-office balloon sinus dilation procedures. Over that time, they have trained many local and regional sinus surgeons in the procedure’s technical performance and optimizing the patient experience.

Schedule a consultation with one of our physicians to learn more about BSD and the many other personalized and permanent office-based solutions we deliver each and every day.

Propel^® Steroid-Eluting Sinus Implants

Chronic sinusitis is predominantly an inflammatory disease. It is this inflammation that is responsible for the symptoms we most associate with sinus problems, such as nasal congestion, facial pain and pressure, post-nasal drip and an altered sense of smell.

When chronic sinusitis cannot be controlled with medication, procedural interventions such as balloon sinus dilation (BSD) can help dramatically. Studies have shown, however, that reducing post-procedure inflammation is an essential part of obtaining the very best post-procedural outcomes and reducing the need for future interventions.

Propel® implants are a safe and low-impact method of delivering anti-inflammatory medication to the sinus tissue directly. With Propel®, a steroid is delivered only where it’s needed–with no absorption into the bloodstream.

Propel^® Steroid-Eluting Sinus Implants FAQs

Propel^® sinus implants are an absorbable sinus stent. They are inserted endoscopically into sinus openings, usually in the office setting. Propels^® are most commonly placed after a sinus dilation procedure or in patients who have had previous sinus surgery especially if nasal polyps are present.

Propel^® offers a 2-in-1 benefit that can improve patient symptoms and outcomes:

Mechanical: When deployed, Propels^® expand to fill the sinus opening. Their semi-rigid structure stents open the cavity itself, preventing collapse and scar tissue formation.  The result is a wider, more durable opening that is less likely to contract or scar.
Anti-Inflammatory: Propels^® are impregnated with budesonide, the topical steroid of choice for nasal and sinus inflammation.  The implant gradually releases budesonide into the tissue with which it is in contact. The steroid medication inhibits scar and polyp formation–even after the stent is gone.

Propel^® implants are designed to dissolve and be resorbed several weeks after placement. By this time the sinus opening will have fully healed around the stent and all steroid is released from the stent into the surrounding tissue.

Propel^® implants are a covered benefit through many insurance carriers, including Medicare plans.

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In-Office Sinus Solutions

When Metro Sinus Can Help

Balloon Sinus Dilation (Balloon Sinuplasty®)

Balloon Sinuplasty FAQs

Propel® Steroid-Eluting Sinus Implants

Propel® Steroid-Eluting Sinus Implants FAQs

Balloon Sinus Dilation (Balloon Sinuplasty^®)

Propel^® Steroid-Eluting Sinus Implants

Propel^® Steroid-Eluting Sinus Implants FAQs