Radiofrequency, the definitive treatment for rhinitis and snoring

What is radiofrequency surgery?

Radiofrequency surgery consists of reducing the size of the turbinate by applying high frequency electromagnetic waves producing a thermo-controlled reduction of the size and thickness of the inferior turbinates.

What are the advantages over conventional surgery?

  • It is done in a day hospital regime
  • It does not require hospital admission
  • It can be done under local anesthesia
  • It does not hurt
  • It does not bleed
  • The procedure only takes about 10-15 minutes
  • It does not require nasal packing.

What pathologies can be operated by radiofrequency?

Basically nasal breathing difficulties due to turbinate hypertrophy, this occurs in hypertrophic or vasomotor rhinitis and allergic rhinitis. Radiofrequency of the palate can also be used to treat snoring.

Can anyone be operated with this technique?

In principle there is no contraindication for this surgery.

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