Balloon Sinus Dilation

Balloon Sinuplasty, also known as Balloon Sinus Dilation (BSD), is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure offered by Dr. Michael Freedman, a trusted ENT in Downriver MI and ENT in Riverview MI, to treat sinus issues and chronic nasal discomfort. This breakthrough technique relieves the pain, pressure, and congestion associated with chronic sinusitis, especially in patients who have not responded well to medications such as antibiotics, nasal steroids, or over-the-counter remedies. Similar to how angioplasty uses balloons to open blocked arteries, Balloon Sinuplasty uses a system of catheter-based instruments to safely open blocked sinuses and restore nasal relief.

The procedure is less invasive than traditional sinus surgery and is ideal for patients suffering from nasal stuffiness, chronic running nose, or other persistent sinus symptoms. Most patients return to normal activities within 48 hours, experiencing significantly improved breathing and reduced facial pressure. During the procedure, a specially designed catheter is inserted through the nose to reach the affected sinus cavity, where a small balloon is slowly inflated to widen and restructure the sinus passage. This helps drain mucus, improves airflow, and restores normal sinus function with minimal bleeding and no cutting. As a leading nose doctor in Downriver MI, Dr. Freedman also offers complementary options like the Rhinaer Procedure for patients seeking comprehensive and lasting sinus care.

  • Multiple multi-center studies reported that sinus symptoms improved in 95 percent of patients at an average follow-up period of 9 months and that that improvement was maintained in a high majority of patients who were followed for 3 years.

    • Safe and effective, with clinically and statistically significant improvement in symptoms, with the majority of patients returning to normal activity within 2 days of the procedure.

    • Balloon Sinuplasty provided improvement in the symptoms of sinus pressure, headaches, frequency and severity of patients’ sinus infection symptoms, with minimal downtime and a much lower complication rate when compared to traditional sinus surgery.

    • Balloon Sinuplasty System overview: watch here.

    1. A guidewire and balloon catheter are inserted into the inflamed sinus.

    2. The balloon is inflated to expand the sinus opening.

    3. Saline is sprayed into the infected sinus cavity to flush out pus and mucus if necessary.

    4. The system is removed, leaving the sinuses open.