Closed and Scarless Sinusitis Treatment: Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Say goodbye to chronic headaches, the persistent feeling of pressure in your face, and recurring sinusitis attacks. With modern FESS surgery, performed entirely through the nose using high-resolution cameras (endoscope) without any external incisions, we clean your sinuses and give you the gift of painless, refreshed, and deep breathing.
What is FESS Surgery and How Does it Save Lives?
The air-filled cavities located within our facial bones are called "sinuses." When the thin channels connecting these cavities to the nasal passages become blocked, inflammation accumulates inside, leading to "chronic sinusitis," a condition that cannot be treated with medication. FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) is the gold standard method for opening this blockage. Using thin cameras inserted through the nostrils, the narrowed sinus channels are widened with millimeter-sized instruments, and the inflammation and diseased tissues inside are cleaned out. This allows the sinuses to begin ventilating and cleaning themselves naturally again.
- Those with chronic sinusitis that does not improve despite months of medication (antibiotics)
- Those who experience constant throbbing and pressure in their forehead, around the eyes, cheeks, and at the base of their teeth.
- Those who experience persistent dark-colored postnasal drip and a resulting chronic cough.
- Those who experience a significant decrease or complete loss of their sense of smell and taste.
- Those whose tomography scans reveal cysts, polyps, or fungal infections in their sinuses
Our goal is not just to clean, but to restore natural ventilation.
The most important principle in sinus surgery is to respect the natural physiology and cleansing mechanism of the sinuses. As Dr. Nurten Küçük, I adopt a 'function-preserving' approach in FESS surgeries. Thanks to high-resolution cameras, I meticulously clean only the diseased tissues, never damaging the healthy mucosal tissue. By permanently widening the natural drainage channels of the sinuses, I minimize the risk of sinusitis recurrence and permanently secure the quality of life for my patients.
Incisionless and Scarless Surgery
The procedure is performed entirely through the nostrils, with no external wounds or stitches. This ensures that there will be absolutely no bruising, swelling, or aesthetic imperfections on your face after the surgery.
Millimeter precision
Endoscopic (camera-equipped) systems allow us to see even the darkest and narrowest areas of the sinuses magnified on a large screen. Thanks to this advanced technology, surrounding tissues (eye and meninges) are protected to the maximum extent.
Comfortable Recovery
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, and you usually only need to stay in the hospital for one night. Because older generation gauze tampons are not used, the recovery process is quite fast, and you can return to your daily routine within a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sinus surgery dangerous? Could it damage my eyes or brain?
The sinus cavities are very close to the eye socket and the meninges. Therefore, FESS should be performed by an experienced ENT/Facial Surgery specialist with a high level of knowledge of the surrounding anatomy. When performed by experienced hands and with today's modern high-resolution camera systems, these risks are negligible, and it is an extremely safe surgery.
Will I experience a lot of pain after FESS surgery?
No. Contrary to popular belief, FESS surgery is not a painful procedure. Since there is no bone fracture in the facial bones, severe pain is not expected. In the first few days, a slight feeling of fullness inside the nose and some spotting are normal and can be easily controlled with simple painkillers.
If I have surgery, will my sinusitis recur in the future?
A successful FESS operation is the most permanent and definitive solution for chronic sinusitis; its success rate is very high. However, if the patient has a severe allergic predisposition or genetic predisposition (polyp formation, etc.), there may be a rare possibility of recurrence. Regular post-operative check-ups with the doctor and recommended nasal irrigation (saline solution) routines reduce this risk to almost zero.
I also have a deviated septum (bone curvature) in my nose; can these procedures be performed at the same time?
Absolutely yes. If cartilage/bone curvature is affecting your breathing or you have an aesthetic concern, FESS surgery can be safely combined with Septoplasty (Deviation correction) or Rhinoplasty (Nose surgery) in a single session under the same anesthesia.
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