Radiofrequency is a procedure which we use for nasal turbinate reduction, recently. Radiofrequency procedure is a very simple, painless method and that can be performed in office-based conditions.

• Does not require hospitalization, can be applied in office-based conditions
• Can be performed under local anesthesia so that it is suitable for patients who can not take general anesthesia for its risks
• The procedure can be completed in 5-10 minutes
• It does not require nasal packs
• There is no bleeding because there is no incision in the nose
• Returning to daily life immediately is one of the important advantages.

We are just reducing the volume of the turbinate with radiofrequency procedure, we are not excising nasal turbinate totally. Let’ s not forget that; the total surgical removal of nasal turbinate may be a “nose murder”. Nasal turbinate has a very important role in breathing.

If the nasal turbinate hypertrophy can not be treated with medication or radiofrequency nasal turbinate reduction, the surgery is the last option to reduce nasal turbinate volume.