Our approach is a step-by-step process, and surgery is not the default at NMC. We offer surgery when medical therapy has been optimised and found insufficient. We begin with intranasal steroid sprays, saline irrigation and allergen avoidance for inflammatory conditions. Cases that are more resistant will be put on short courses of oral steroids or biologic therapies. These help at targeting specific inflammatory pathways and have changed the landscape for severe polyp disease.
Endoscopic surgery is almost always chosen whenever surgery is indicated. Through functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), we open natural drainage pathways, remove obstructing polyps or diseased mucosa and restore ventilation. This is done through no external incisions, no visible scars and typically entails a rapid recovery.
To address turbinate reduction and structural obstruction, we perform a septoplasty. Turbinate tissue has an important physiological function, and we preserve as much as possible while relieving obstruction. Conservation remains a major part of our approach.
Working closely with nasal plastic surgery colleagues, whether functional, cosmetic, or both, our teams help patients requiring rhinoplasty. We believe that a nose that breathes poorly despite looking good is a failed outcome.
Patients seeking a nose clinic near them often arrive at our facilities after being told nothing can be done, or that surgery is too risky which in most cases, is rarely true. At NMC, we take pride in finding the right intervention for the right patient at the right time.
