GET RELIEF FROM FRUSTRATING CHRONIC SINUS INFECTIONS, SINUS HEADACHES, AND SINUS PRESSURE WITH BALLOON SINUPLASTY.
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Dr. Umang Khetarpal
WHY BALLOON SINUPLASTY?
Sinusitis is a common condition that affects over 37 million Americans, causing pain, pressure, and congestion in the forehead, nose, cheek, and eye area. Sinusitis can also cause pressure behind the eardrum. This pain and congestion can adversely affect your daily work and personal life, hearing, smell, and taste, reducing productivity and even contributing to less restful sleep.
For those who do not respond to medication and nasal rinses for sinusitis symptoms, a Balloon Sinuplasty may be an excellent treatment option. It is a safe and fast-healing procedure that has proven results. Dr. Khetarpal has pioneered a cutting-edge procedure called PIVA (Painless IV Anesthesia) Balloon Sinuplasty for maximum comfort during this in-office procedure.
He has performed more than 2500 in-office balloon sinuplasties and more than 5000 sinus and septum surgeries with low revision rates and low complication rate.
WHAT IS BALLOON SINUPLASTY?
Balloon sinuplasty is an FDA-approved advanced treatment option to relieve the symptoms of chronic sinusitis. This minimally invasive procedure uses a thin, flexible balloon catheter that is placed into the nose and gradually inflated to relieve blockages in the nasal passage by gently reshaping the nasal bones. It restores normal sinus function while maintaining the lining of the sinus and keeps post-operative pain and bleeding at a minimum. The balloon sinuplasty procedure offers patients many benefits as an alternative to conventional sinus surgery. Some of these benefits include:
• MINIMALLY INVASIVE – The soft, flexible tube gently opens sinus openings and reduces damage to surrounding tissue or bones compared to standard endoscopic sinus surgery.
• SAFE – Balloon sinuplasty is regarded as a safe and effective procedure. Complications are quite infrequent.
• FASTER RECOVERY TIMES – Many patients return to their regular activities within 24-48 hours.
• REDUCED BLEEDING – By not removing tissue or bone during this procedure, bleeding and other surgical side effects are often reduced.
Balloon sinuplasty is an in-office procedure performed under local anesthesia, with the option of IV sedation or IV anesthesia depending on the severity of the patient's condition. When performed as a stand-alone procedure, most patients can return to work and resume normal activities within 24–48 hours.
During the first week after surgery, swelling within the sinuses is a normal part of the healing process. As a result, patients often experience temporary nasal congestion, although many report breathing better than they did before the procedure. Dr. Khetarpal and the team at Texas Sinus, Allergy, Snoring & Sleep Institute provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative guidance to help ensure a smooth recovery and the best possible outcome.
Most patients experience significant relief from chronic sinus symptoms following balloon sinuplasty. Even patients with more advanced sinus disease often report substantial improvement after either balloon sinuplasty or traditional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Although balloon sinuplasty is an effective treatment for many sinus conditions, it is not appropriate for every patient. The procedure does not treat ethmoid sinusitis or nasal polyps and is not recommended for patients with extensive scarring that blocks the natural sinus openings. A thorough evaluation by a sinus specialist can determine whether balloon sinuplasty is the most appropriate treatment option.
BALLOON SINUPLASTY SINUS QUIZ
Do you suffer from one or more of the following?
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Repeated or persistent sinus infections
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Sinus pressure or frequent headaches
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Facial pressure or pain
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Stuffy nose
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Reduced or foul smell
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Nasal discharge or thick postnasal drip
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Feeling tired all the time from sinus issues
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Sleep problems from sinus issues
Balloon Sinuplasty may be right for you!
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DR. UMANG KHETARPAL
Dr. Umang Khetarpal finished his medical school at the young age of 22 and is trained in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck and Facial Plastic Surgery. He completed his internship and specialty residency training in Syracuse, New York. He also has extensive research experience and additional clinical experience through fellowships at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston.
He has co-authored book chapters and many publications in peer-reviewed journals within the specialty. He has presented at major specialty society meetings and at academic institutions. Topics of his research included hearing loss and balance disorders, sinus problems, and sleep apnea. His recent research efforts have been entirely focused on sinusitis, especially recurrent acute rhinosinusitis, allergies, and in-office balloon sinuplasty and in-office sinus surgery. He has recently presented five papers at the International meeting of Rhinology in Chicago, in June 2019.
He discovered and was the first to describe a novel ear disease in families that resulted in balance and hearing problems. His most innovative research was in the cutting-edge field of genetics in Otolaryngology where he was involved in finding the genetic defects for several different diseases. In addition, he has taken the time to observe the surgical techniques of some of the world’s most renowned surgeons in plastic surgery. He had been featured 3 times over the years in newspapers in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas for introducing the latest treatments in thyroid cancer, sleep apnea, and sinus surgery locally. His current interest is in providing thoughtful and graduated solutions to sinus, allergy, snoring and sleep apnea issues.
Dr. Khetarpal now calls Houston home and has offices in Houston and The Woodlands. He is accepting new patients and our office works to accommodate same-day appointments. Call now to book a consultation with Dr. Khetarpal and find out if Balloon Sinuplasty is right for you.
BALLOON SINUPLASTY IS COVERED BY MOST INSURANCE PLANS!
Most insurance plans cover Balloon Sinuplasty either in full or in part once prior authorization has been obtained and medical necessity criteria have been met. Depending on your specific insurance plan, your out-of-pocket costs may be applied toward your deductible and coinsurance, or the procedure may be covered with a copay.
Our experienced staff will work directly with your insurance company to verify your benefits and obtain the necessary prior authorization. The length of time required for authorization varies by insurance provider and plan, but we will keep you informed throughout the process and help ensure your treatment moves forward as smoothly as possible
TEXAS SINUS, ALLERGY, SNORING, & SLEEP INSTITUTE
Board Certified in Otolaryngology-Head, Neck, Facial Plastic Surgery and Sleep Medicine
Trained in New York and Harvard Medical School affiliated hosptials including Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr Khetarpal and his team bring advanced sinus, snoring, allergy and sleep apnea care and minimally invasive techniques to Harris, Montgomery and surrounding counties. We have a background in genetic research in Boston. We were amongst the first few in the country to use image guidance during sinus surgery and balloon sinuplasty and painless IV anesthesia in the office. Dr Khetarpal has over 27 years experience in treating sinus, allergy, snoring and sleep apnea medically and surgically and has performed many thousands of nasal and minimally invasive as well as advanced complex sinus surgeries safely with low complication and revision rates