The nasal turbinates are structures located on the external wall of the nostrils. They intervene directly in the functions of the nose, namely: filtration, heating, humidification, secretion, conduction and inspired air sensor (sensation of the passage of air). Its increase in size "hypertrophy of the turbinates" produces a nasal obstruction that, depending on the case, requires surgery "turbinoplasty or surgery of the turbinates"
Turbinoplasty
- It is performed under general anesthesia.
- The post-surgical does not hurt.
- Surgery is performed in the morning and in the afternoon the patient can go home.
- In most cases, nasal plugs are not necessary in the post-operative period.
- Turbinoplasty is performed under endoscopic control for best results.
- The nose on the outside does not suffer external modifications, that is, it remains aesthetically the same.
- After 10 days you can perform aerobic exercises.
