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Before & After CT scans | Balloon Sinuplasty | Dallas

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Photo: In-office sinus CT scans & balloon sinuplasty performed by sinus specialist ENT Henri Tannas, MD at Walnut Hill ENT in Dallas, TX. Patient reports improved breathing & sleep.

Before Balloon Sinuplasty (left)

Gray blocked sinuses from chronic sinusitis, swollen tissue, mucus, & pus. 

After Balloon Sinuplasty (right)

Black open air spaces after gentle sinus balloon dilation & saline rinse, reducing swelling for better airflow & drainage.

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One Happy Texan | Balloon Sinuplasty | Sinus Success Story

Day and night, our patient was blowing her nose and needed tissues — "one every minute."  She was suffering from post nasal drip - a hallmark of chronic sinusitis. Her tossing & turning kept her husband up. 

After an in-office balloon sinuplasty, everything cleared up. She no longer carries boxes of tissues everywhere—in her car, purse, etc. And, she (& her husband) are getting a good night's sleep.

Dr. Tannas performed in-office balloon sinuplasty (balloon sinus dilation) to gently open the sinus passages with a tiny balloon and then sinus lavage to rinse out the sinus drainage. A board-certified anesthesiologist administered Total IV Anesthesia (TIVA) in Walnut Hill ENT's surgical suite.

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What is Balloon Sinuplasty? | Relief for Chronic Sinusitis

Balloon sinuplasty (also known as balloon sinus dilation) is a minimally invasive sinus surgery that uses a tiny balloon to gently open blocked sinus passages —similar to how angioplasty opens blocked arteries. Mucus & pus are drained out with saline. 

  • Improves sinus drainage
  • Enhances airflow & reduces inflammation
  • Gives long-term relief from chronic sinus issues - without removing tissue or bone
  • Most patients return to work in 1-2 days

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Are You a Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty? 6 Signs

  1. Frequent sinus infections haven't responded to medication
  2. Facial pressure & pain 
  3. Thick nasal drainage
  4. Constant nasal stuffiness or congestion
  5. Post nasal drip symptoms | mucus stuck between nose & throat
  6. Stubborn cough

Take Our Sinus Symptoms Quiz to decide whether to book a sinus consult. (Get an immediate score without filling out a form.)

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In-office Sinus CT Scan + Diagnosis by Sinus ENT

  • Get your sinus answers in one ENT visit
  • Skip imaging center (& hospital gown) 
  • Save your PTO (1 ENT visit vs. 3 appts: ENT + imaging + ENT follow-up)  
  • $150 self-pay add-on with a Sinus Consult (*if insurance won't cover scan.)

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Balloon sinuplasty is sometimes with combined with endoscopic nasal polyp removal & turbinate reduction.

Performed by a Sinus Specialist

Henri Tannas, MD is a Boston-trained, board-certified ENT surgeon and sinus specialist with 20+ years of image-guided sinus surgery experience in balloon sinuplasty and nasal polyp removal. 

See video:  Balloon Sinus Dilation: A Game-changer for Chronic Sinusitis

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Balloon Sinuplasty in Dallas, TX | Before/After Sinus CT Scans

In-office nasal polyp removal benefits

In-office Balloon Sinuplasty: Benefits

  • Minimally-invasive sinus procedure: A tiny sinus balloon gently opens blocked sinuses to improve drainage and airflow
  • Image-guided sinus surgery navigation1 Fiagon Vensure Balloon Dilation Navigation
  • Convenient & Comfortable: Doctor's office vs hospital experience
  • TIVA (Total IV Anesthesia) by board-certified anesthesiologist: Sleep safely
  • Rapid Recovery: Back to desk work in days
  • Cost Effective: less expensive than hospital
  • Covered by most insurances
  • Reduced risk of complications:  no ventilator, no breathing tube soreness, reduced nausea3
  • Long-term relief from sinus pain: over 90% of patients report improvement2

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Nasal Polyp Removal Sinus CT Scans in Dallas

Before/After CT Scans | Nasal Polyp Removal

An endoscopic sinus surgery to remove nasal polyps performed by Henri Tannas, MD at Walnut Hill ENT.

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↓The type of anesthesia for in-office sinus surgery matters: TIVA (Total IV Anesthesia)

Do you want to be asleep or awake during in-office sinus surgery? Why Walnut Hill ENT prefers TIVA by a board-certified anesthesiologist.

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In-office - Asleep
IV Anesthesia* | No Inhaled Gases
Fully Unaware | Smoother Wake-up

  • Pre-op Time:  20 mins (IV setup)
  • Procedure Time:  30 - 90 mins
  • Post-op Wake-up:  15 - 30 mins

Total Time: 65 - 160 mins

  • *TIVA (Total Intravenous Anesthesia)1
  • Exclusively IV agents (e.g., propofol); no inhaled gases
  • No memory of procedure
  • Ideal for anxious patients 
  • Only administered by board-certified anesthesiologist (not by a CRNA.)
  • Quicker wake-up2& better recovery quality3than inhaled anesthesia
  • Less grogginess
  • Reduced risk of nausea & vomiting4 5

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In-office - Fully Awake
Local Anesthesia | Topical & Local Awake & Aware of Surgery

  • Pre-op:  60-90 mins (local injections) 
  • Procedure:  60 - 120 mins*  
  • Post-op: No wake-up (as you never went to sleep)

Total Time:  120 - 210 mins

  • Pre-op numbing phase:  Before lidocaine is injected into the nasal mucosa, the nasal passages are packed with lidocaine-infused cottonoids. Requires rounds of packing & injections until fully numb. 
  • During a sinus procedure, you'll notice sounds & pressure from suction and surgical instruments.
  • If you're claustrophobic or hate a scope in your nose - not a good option 

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Hospital - Asleep  
Inhaled Anesthesia | Ventilator
Slower & Queasy Wake-up 

  • Pre-op:  60-120 mins 
  • Procedure:  30 - 90 mins
  • Post-op Wake-up:  30 - 60 mins

Total Time: 120 - 270 mins

  • Hospital experience (vs doctor's office)
  • Soreness from breathing tube
  • Grogginess, slower wake-up

Why choose Walnut Hill ENT?

  • Conservative Sinusitis Treatments

    | Our 1st Priority - natural remedies & medical management | For complex sinus cases, Dr. Tannas performs minimally invasive in-office sinus surgeries. |

  • Advanced ENT Diagnostics

    | In-office sinus CT scans + Immediate ENT Diagnosis | Video Nasal Endoscopy | 

  • In-office ENT Surgical Suite

    | Image-guided for sinus surgeries i.e. balloon sinuplasty & nasal polyp removal (Fiagon Vensure Balloon Dilation Navigation) | IV Anesthesia (TIVA) by a board-certified anesthesiologist |

  • Boston-trained Sinus Specialist

    Board-certified ENT surgeon with 20+ years of balloon sinuplasty experience

  • D Magazine Best Doctors 
    Category: Otolaryngology (ENT)

Next Steps

If sinus infections, sinus headaches, nasal polyps, or postnasal drip is impacting your life, book a sinus consultation with Dr. Henri Tannas a Boston-trained board-certified ENT surgeon and sinus specialist. Call us at (214) 647-1836 or book your Sinus Consult online. Next-day appointments available. 

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Every Review is Precious

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    5 stars
    M.S.
    I came in for a three week follow up yesterday, having my cough and sinus drainage completely controlled with the therapeutic plan that Dr. Tannas suggested.
    5 stars
    Michelle K.
    Dr. Tannas & his staff are the best. I have had chronic sinus infections for years & for the first time in a long time, I am infection free thanks to Dr Tannas. He’s very good & caring. I highly recommend Walnut Hill ENT!
    5 stars
    Steph
    Sooooo, I went in for my 3-month followup today regarding the treatment plan in place for my difficult situation since it included sinus surgery,
    5 stars
    Aron S.
    I just had an in office sinus procedure. I’ve been with Dr Tannas for 3 yrs & he’s the best ENT I’ve ever had (I’m in the medical field, so I do my research).
    5 stars
    Kate D.
    The clinic demonstrates excellence in patient care, as evidenced by my recent visit for a severe ear infection and sinus issues. The doctor promptly conducted a CT sinus scan and devised a comprehensive treatment plan for my recovery.
    5 stars
    M
    Dr Tannas & his staff at Walnut Hill ENT are awesome! I had IN OFFICE surgery Wednesday & was a bit nervous about not having it in the hospital but it went perfectly. It was fully staffed with an anesthesiologist, nurses & a technician.

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