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Sinus surgery · Istanbul
Sinus Surgery (FESS) in Istanbul
For sinus infections that keep coming back — endoscopic surgery can reach where medication no longer helps.
Is sinus surgery right for you?
Chronic sinusitis wears people down quietly: pressure behind the cheeks and eyes, a nose that never fully opens, infections that return after every course of antibiotics, a dulled sense of smell. When months of proper medical treatment have not solved it, surgery becomes worth discussing.
FESS — functional endoscopic sinus surgery — is performed entirely through the nostrils with a thin camera. The blocked drainage pathways of the sinuses are opened so they can ventilate and clear themselves again. There are no external cuts.
What to expect at your visit
Dr. Teker starts with an endoscopic examination and, where needed, asks for imaging of your sinuses. Then comes an honest conversation: whether your sinusitis is truly chronic, what medication has and has not been tried, and whether surgery would genuinely help you.
Surgery is the last step, not the first — if a simpler treatment can solve your problem, that is what he will recommend.
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Sinus surgery — your questions
What exactly is FESS?
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery: the surgeon works through the nostrils with a thin camera and fine instruments, opening the natural drainage pathways of the sinuses. "Functional" means the aim is to restore how your sinuses work, not to remove them.
When is surgery considered for sinusitis?
Usually when sinusitis has lasted for months despite a full course of medical treatment, and the examination and imaging confirm chronic disease. Dr. Teker will tell you plainly whether you are at that point — many patients are not, and leave with a medication plan instead.
Will I have visible scars?
No. FESS is performed entirely through the nostrils, so there are no external incisions and nothing visible on your face.
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Tell the clinic what is troubling you — Dr. Teker will examine you personally and explain your options clearly, in your language.