Nose Surgery in Boca Raton - Advanced Sinus Surgery

If you are one of the thousands of Americans who suffer from sinusitis, you understand what a tremendous impact this condition can have on your health and well-being. Dr. Nachlas understands too – that's why he enjoys so much helping patients like you to breathe easier.

Sinusitis can make breathing difficult, cause significant pain, and generally have a negative effect on your quality of life. You may go to the doctor frequently and fill prescription after prescription, trying in vain to find pharmaceutical relief from sinusitis. Dr. Nachlas specializes in nose surgery for Boca Raton patients with chronic sinusitis. He understands your frustration, and can perform advanced sinus surgery to free you from sinusitis for good.

Dr. Nachlas is double board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, and completed his postdoctoral training at both Yale and Johns Hopkins – which has been rated the top otolaryngology program for the past 15 years. His position as Assistant Chief of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and his plastic surgery fellowship in Beverly Hills, California, helped to put him at the forefront of the modern approach to rhinoplasty and advanced sinus surgery. For over 22 years, he has offered advanced approaches to nose surgery for his Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton residents.

To learn more about how Dr. Nachlas can help you breathe easier, click here to request your consultation with Dr. Nachlas today.

Meet Dr. Nachlas

Having performed over 3,000 nose surgeries, Dr. Nachlas is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed residencies at Yale and Johns Hopkins, and a fellowship in facial & reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus membranes that can impair breathing, block drainage, and cause painful congestion. It affects 37 million people each year, making it one of the most common health problems in the U.S. It is more prevalent than arthritis and hypertension and may have a greater impact on quality of life than diabetes or congestive heart failure. Symptoms may significantly affect people physically, functionally, and emotionally.

Sinusitis affects approximately 16% of the adult U.S. population.
Sinusitis affects 21% of women and 16% of men each year.
Chronic sinusitis (not including acute sinusitis) results annually in an estimated 18-22 million physician office visits.
Patients with chronic sinusitis have twice as many visits to primary care doctors and five times as many pharmacy fills as patients who do not have it.
Direct healthcare expenditures due to sinusitis cost are well over $8 billion each year.
Total restricted activity days due to sinusitis are well over 73 million per year.

Sinus Treatment Options

Computer Assisted Sinusotomy

Dr. Nachlas is considered a pioneer in computer assisted endoscopic sinus surgery, and offers his patients the convenience of an in-office sinus and nose CT scanner. Through the use of computer tracking and an endoscope, Dr. Nachlas is able to operate inside the sinuses without facial incisions, and access parts of the sinuses that were formerly difficult to reach. He can then safely and accurately make the opening into the sinus which can increase air flow and drainage, alleviate sinus pain, as well as improve the sense of smell and taste.

Balloon Sinuplasty™

Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology is an FDA-cleared, endoscopic, catheter-based system for patients suffering from sinusitis. The technology uses a small, flexible Sinus Balloon Catheter to open up blocked sinus passageways, restoring normal sinus drainage and function. When the sinus balloon is inflated, it gently restructures and widens the walls of the passageway while maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining. Dr. Nachlas is one of only a select few nose surgeons utilizing this innovative technology, which offers numerous advantages:

Safe and Effective - While use of any surgical instrument involves some risk, clinical studies have shown the Balloon Sinuplasty system to be safe and effective in relieving symptoms of sinusitis.
Minimally Invasive - The technology uses small, soft, flexible devices that enter entirely through the nostrils. These devices gently open blocked sinus openings, in many cases without tissue or bone removal.
Reduced Bleeding - Because in many instances no tissue or bone is removed when using this technology, there may be reduced bleeding associated with the procedure. As a result, the need for uncomfortable nasal packing may also be eliminated.
Improved Recovery Time - While recovery time varies with each patient, many people can return to normal activities within 24 hours.
Does Not Limit Treatment Options - This technology is an endoscopic tool and may be used with other medical therapies or sinus surgery techniques. It does not limit future treatment options if you have progressive disease.

If you would like to learn more about Dr. Nachlas' state of the art approach to endoscopic sinus surgery in Florida, click here to request a consultation with today. Or you can call his office at (561) 939-0900 to schedule your appointment.