Surgical Treatment

Dr. Atkins usually uses a very fine radiofrequency wand or a small suction device or a laser to remove tissue inside the inferior turbinate. This improves the nasal airway, allowing patients to breathe easier. This surgery is occasionally performed by itself, but is often combined with a septoplasty to completely address nasal obstruction. Turbinate surgery used to involve resecting part of the turbinate. Dr. Atkins does not perform this aggressive form of turbinate surgery. For patients that need turbinate surgery alone the procedure can be done in the office.