Sinus Surgery

Sinus Surgery services offered in Hollywood, FL

Sinus surgery may help people with chronic or recurrent sinus problems that haven’t improved enough with medication and other conservative treatments. At the Ear, Nose, Throat, and Sinus Center of South Florida in Hollywood, Florida, Craig Shapiro, DO, evaluates sinus symptoms and structural problems to determine whether surgery may be appropriate. If your sinus problems persist despite treatment, call the Ear, Nose, Throat, and Sinus Center of South Florida or use the online booking feature to arrange an ENT consultation today.

Sinus Surgery Q & A

When might sinus surgery be necessary?

Surgery isn’t usually the first treatment for sinus problems. Many people improve with medications, saline rinses, allergy management, or treatment for infection and inflammation.

An ENT specialist may consider surgery when symptoms persist despite appropriate medical care or when a structural problem prevents the sinuses from draining normally. Reasons for sinus surgery include:

Chronic sinusitis
Recurrent sinus infections
Nasal polyps
Blocked sinus drainage pathways
A deviated septum contributing to sinus disease
Certain fungal sinus conditions
Mucoceles or other sinus growths

Imaging and nasal endoscopy can show whether inflammation, polyps, scar tissue, or anatomical narrowing are contributing to ongoing symptoms.

What does sinus surgery involve?

Many sinus procedures use an endoscopic approach. This means the surgeon works through the nostrils using a thin camera and specialized instruments, so external facial incisions are unnecessary.

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) aims to widen blocked sinus openings and remove tissue that interferes with drainage. Depending on the cause of the obstruction, surgery may also involve removing polyps or correcting nearby structural problems.

Alternatively, balloon sinus dilation enlarges a narrowed sinus opening with a small balloon catheter. The most appropriate technique depends on the sinuses involved, the extent of disease, and individual anatomy.

What happens before sinus surgery?

Before recommending surgery, Dr. Shapiro reviews your symptoms, previous treatments, and medical history. Nasal endoscopy provides a detailed view of the nasal passages, while a CT scan shows the sinus cavities and drainage pathways.

These findings help determine whether surgery is likely to address the source of the problem and which areas may need treatment.

What is recovery like after sinus surgery?

Recovery varies according to the type and extent of surgery. Nasal congestion, mild bleeding, pressure, and fatigue are common during the early recovery period.

Saline rinses help keep the nasal passages clean while tissues heal. Follow-up appointments allow Dr. Shapiro to check healing and remove crusting or debris if necessary.

You may need to avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and forceful nose blowing for a while after surgery. Complete healing can take several weeks, but you can return to many activities sooner.

Sinus surgery aims to improve drainage and ventilation and reduce the burden of chronic sinus disease. If persistent sinus symptoms continue despite medical treatment, call the Ear, Nose, Throat, and Sinus Center of South Florida or use the online booking feature to schedule an evaluation.