Nose Health: FAQs

Q: Is laser potentially dangerous for the health?
A: No this is just a tool which must be used with care

Q: Can the problem reoccur?
A: Turbinoplasty: yes this possible after 2-3 years. The same procedure can be used again
A: Spur ablation: no
A: Snoring : yes if you gain wheight again. Limited procedure can be used again
A: Polypectomy: yes because the polyp originates from a sinus. Same procedure can be used again

Q: Is it painful after the procedure?
A: Turbinoplasty: no
A: Spur ablation: no
A: Snoring: yes for 10-15 days. Pain is similar or even more with other procedures
A: Tonsil: yes for usually minor for 3-4 days . Much less than with cold steel
A: Polypectomy: no

Q: Do I need a full anesthesia?
A: Yes if you are too gaggy or anxious

Q: Can I travel, go the restaurant, go back to work immediately after the procedure
A: Yes for turbinoplasty, spur ablation, polypectomy
A: After 2-3 days after tonsil ablation
A: Pain can be problem for some activities for 10-15 days in case of snoring surgery (speaking, eating…)

Q: Why CO₂ laser instead of other wavelengths?
A: Because what I see is what I get
A: Less thermal damages in the surrounding tissues

Q: How long is the procedure?
A: Between 15-30 min for turbinoplasty, spur ablation, polypectomy (anesthesia included)
A: Around 30 min for tonsil ablation and snoring (anesthesia included)

Q: Can I drive immediately after?
A: Yes if the procedure is under local anesthesia
A: No if you need a full anesthesia or a IV injection for more relaxation. A relative should drive for you

Q: Why some others of your colleagues didn’t propose me a laser-assisted surgery?
A: Maybe they are not properly trained for this kind or surgery or they didn’t invest in the material