Surgical Services - Marquette General Health System ENT (Nasal Obstruction) Turbinoplasty is a procedure used to treat a variety of breathing and sleep disorders including chronic turbinate hypertrophy, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and upper airway resistance syndrome. It is performed with a handpiece which is connected to a temperature-controlled radio frequency generator. The use of temperature controlled RF Energy between 65 degrees C. and 90 degrees C. minimizes pain, bleeding, and swelling resulting in a faster recovery time. |