Concha Surgery
Turbinate Reduction
Turbinate reduction treats enlarged nasal turbinates that contribute to blocked breathing. It is often considered after examination and when medical treatment is not enough.
What turbinates are
Turbinates are structures inside the nose that warm, humidify, and filter air. When enlarged, they can narrow the nasal airway and cause chronic stuffiness or obstruction.
Before surgery
Allergies, inflammation, medication use, and septal deviation are usually considered. Some patients improve with sprays, allergy care, or other medical treatment before surgery is considered.
Surgical goal
The goal is to reduce obstruction while preserving enough turbinate function for humidification and comfort. Over-reduction is avoided because turbinates have important physiologic roles.
Recovery
Temporary congestion, crusting, mild bleeding, and swelling can occur. Breathing improves as tissues heal and inflammation decreases.
Risks and limitations
Risks include bleeding, crusting, dryness, infection, scarring, persistent obstruction, over-reduction symptoms, and need for additional treatment.
This page is informational. It cannot determine whether surgery or another treatment is appropriate for an individual. A final plan requires examination and direct clinical consultation.
Common questions
Is turbinate reduction the same as septoplasty?
No. Septoplasty treats the septum; turbinate reduction treats enlarged side-wall structures inside the nose.
Can it be combined with rhinoplasty?
It may be, when turbinate enlargement contributes to obstruction and the combined plan is appropriate.
Is this page medical advice?
No. It is general educational information. Suitability, technique, recovery, risks, and cost require direct clinical consultation.
Can the consultation be online first?
An initial online consultation may be possible. International patients often begin by sharing photos and goals with the clinic team before travelling to Istanbul.
Can function and appearance be treated together?
In many nasal procedures, breathing and appearance are evaluated together. The final plan depends on anatomy and examination.