Inferior turbinoplasty is surgery to reduce the size of the inferior turbinates—structures inside the nose that can cause nasal blockage when swollen or enlarged.
 

The procedure:

• Usually done under local or general anaesthetic

• The surgeon accesses the turbinates through the nostrils (no external cuts)

• Excess bone and/or soft tissue is reduced or removed using instruments like microdebriders, lasers, or radiofrequency devices

• The goal is to open the nasal airway while preserving mucosa for normal function

• Procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes

• Recovery includes some nasal congestion and crusting, with follow-up to check healing
   

Inferior turbinoplasty helps improve nasal breathing for patients with chronic nasal obstruction.

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