Concha Radiofrequency and Concha Surgery

Concha radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries are surgical methods applied for the treatment after excessive growth in the turbinates, which is expressed as the concha. When the turbinates enlarge, people may experience sleep apnea, nasal drip, nasal congestion and breathing problems. For this reason, people look for solutions. The main function of the turbinates is to humidify and warm the air while breathing. This prevents cold air from reaching the lungs. In case of enlargement of the turbinates, the turbinates cannot fulfill their main function and causes difficulty in breathing. With the concha radiofrequency method, it is aimed to reduce the concha without removing any bone. This completes the treatment.

You can find detailed information about concha radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries under the following headings:

• What is the concha (concha)?
• Who is suitable for turbinate radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries?
• What are turbinate radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries?
• How are turbinate radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries performed?
• What should be considered after concha radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries?

What is Concha (Nasal Flesh)?

The turbinates (nasal meatus) are three structures on both sides of the nose, called the upper, middle and lower turbinates. These structures have a soft tissue and bone structure. Their function is to humidify the inhaled air by heating it. It is an important factor in the function and regulation of respiratory functions. Enlargement of the turbinates is usually found in the lower turbinate. The fact that it is more common in the lower turbinate is caused by a soft tissue. Enlargement of the lower turbinate is often observed in allergic reactions.

Who is suitable for turbinate radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries?

Concha radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries are surgeries performed especially in pediatric patients. If children have difficulty breathing, their sense of smell decreases and sleep disorders begin to appear. The surgeries can be applied to children and adults to eliminate such situations.

What is Concha Radiofrequency and Concha Surgery?

Edema and increases in cell development can be observed in allergic individuals due to the sensitivity of the nasal tissue. The soft structure of the turbinate grows along with them. Especially in people with nasal curvature, since the space on one side will be larger, it is observed that the concha expands by spreading to this side. For this reason, the wide side of the person is also blocked and breathing is seriously obstructed. The surgeries developed to overcome this situation are called turbinate radiofrequency and turbinate surgeries. Concha surgeries are performed with techniques such as radiofrequency, turbinate reduction with argon plasma, excision or cryoptherapy.

In turbinate surgeries, nasal sprays containing cortisone and similar substances can sometimes be considered suitable for people with allergies. Depending on the size of the turbinate, the complaint is expected to be greatly reduced. In addition, special attention is paid to avoid any damage to the mucosa, which plays an important role in breathing during surgical operations. For this reason, ways are sought to reduce the turbinate with smaller devices and alternative methods.

How is Concha Radiofrequency and Concha Surgery Performed?

Surgical operations applied to prevent the growth of turbinates are performed by following the steps below:

• First of all, the patient is examined. The size of the turbinates is determined by imaging methods.
• Afterwards, it is discussed what way can be followed with alternative methods. In cases where there is no nasal curvature, a process can be followed to shrink the turbinate by giving the patient a spray.
• If there is a turbinate enlargement, especially with nasal curvature and seriously obstructing breathing, surgical applications are applied.
• Concha radiofrequency operation, which is used among these applications, is performed by placing a needle into the turbinate. Through this needle, heat is transmitted directly to the turbinate and thus the mucous tissue is not damaged.
• Concha radiofrequency operation can be performed with local anesthesia. This process takes about 10 minutes.
• In cases where the turbinates cannot be reduced with radiofrequency, surgical applications are applied. Some of the turbinates are surgically removed by incision. General anesthesia is applied to the patient for surgical applications.
• With radiofrequency and, if necessary, surgical methods, the turbinates are reduced and the patient regains his breathing function.

What Should Be Considered After Concha Radiofrequency and Concha Surgery?

The patient who underwent turbinate radiofrequency or turbinate surgery can regain his health in a short time. These applications are successful. Especially after radiofrequency, complete recovery of the patient is observed within three weeks. Complete recovery of surgical procedures may take up to three months.

In the period after these applications, it is important that the patient avoids breathing through the nose and does not involve himself in strenuous activities. In addition, he should keep his head up during sleep. He should be careful not to let clothes pass over the head for a while, and he should prefer more buttoned clothes.