What is concha hypertrophy? What does nasal flesh mean?
The turbinate, commonly known as nasal flesh, is the mucosal structures normally located in both nasal cavities. There are three (lower, middle and upper) turbinates in both nasal cavities. The lower turbinate occasionally grows (hypertrophied) to close the nasal cavity and may cause difficulty breathing. This condition is called concha hypertrophy.
Can laser be used in the nose?
Laser is actually a kind of bloodless knife that cuts tissue by burning (heating) and is not used in the nose. However, lasers with very low wavelengths can be used to reduce nasal flesh (turbinate). However, they are not very preferred.
What is the reduction of nasal flesh with radiofrequency?
In case of concha hypertrophy (nasal flesh growth), under local anesthesia (only by numbing your nose), the turbinates are heated by radiating and the nasal flesh is reduced.
If the nasal flesh (turbinates) is reduced by radiofrequency, should it be repeated?
Following the radiofrequency procedure applied after concha hypertrophy, your nasal meats may swell again. In such a case it is necessary to repeat the radiofrequency procedure.
How much time should you repeat the radiofrequency if necessary?
If necessary, the process can be repeated regardless of time.
Will I apply a tampon to my nose after radiofrequency?
There is no need to apply any buffer after the process.
What are the treatments used to treat concha hypertrophy? (RFTA, Submucosal resection, concha lateralization)
The most commonly used treatment for concha hypertrophy is to reduce the concha with radiofrequency. This can also be done with a low wavelength laser.
Another option is to remove the tissues that fill the turbinate. (submucosal resection)
The previously preferred concha resection, cutting and removing nasal flesh is nowadays not preferred.
