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The removal of the adenoids often recommended for patients having trouble with\u00a0snoring, breathing or bad breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening up of the sinuses.\u00a0Is usually recommended for patients with a history of\u00a0sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The repairing of the broken nasal bone and is conducted on patients with a\u00a0broken nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removal of a cancerous growth on a particular part of the patient\u2019s body. Depending on the size of the excision, a skin graft may be used to patch the removal site. Typically recommended on patients who present with questionable growths on\u00a0their person\u00a0(i.e.\u00a0ears,\u00a0nose,\u00a0neck).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removal of blocked sinuses, typically conducted if the patient has a history of\u00a0Sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consists of a microscope placed through a telescope (laryngoscope) to visulaze the vocal cords better and sample tissue can be removed. Typically recommended if a patient has a history of\u00a0hoarseness (laryngitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The placement of a tissue graft of a\u00a0perforation (hole) in the eardrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incision of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) usually preformed to relive pressure and allow drainage of fluid from the middle ear\u00a0(otitis media).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The straightening of the septum (thin bone between nasal passages) to help with breathing,\u00a0snoring, and\/or sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removal of a parotid mass or growth in the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reshaping of the nose typically recommended for patients with breathing issues,\u00a0snoring\u00a0or\u00a0sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removal of the tonsils. Commonly recommended for patients who have\u00a0recurrent tonsillitis, enlarged tonsils, strep throat, blocked airway,\u00a0sleep apnea\u00a0or problems eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reduction of the turbinate to help promote better air passage through the nose, typically recommended for patients having difficulty breathing through\u00a0the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The insertion of a small tube in the eardrum that helps to drain fluid from the middle ear cavity. Commonly conducted on patients with recurrent ear infections of middle ear\u00a0(otitis media).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removal of the uvula or soft tissue at the back of the throat most commonly performed when patients have issues with\u00a0snoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tightening and reconstructing of the flabby tissues in the throat and palate. Commonly recommended for patients with moderate to severe obstructed\u00a0sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similar to the UP3 surgery without involving the palate and is typically recommended for patients with\u00a0sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n