Before / After CT Scans: Balloon Sinuplasty | Dallas
Photo credit: In-office sinus CT scans taken before & after balloon sinusplasty performed by Henri Tannas, MD at Walnut Hill ENT. Dr. Tannas has highlighted cross-sections of the sinuses, where black areas represent air (open spaces), white is bone, and red highlights swollen or inflamed tissue.
| Before Balloon Sinuplasty (Left Scan) | After Balloon Sinuplasty (Right Scan) |
The sinuses are severely blocked due to chronic inflammation — the swollen mucosal tissue highlighted in red — showing obstruction in frontal, ethmoid and maxillary sinuses. The green labels identify nasal structures including septum (divides left and right nasal cavities), and turbinates. | The sinuses are air filled and unobstructed. The swelling is gone or reduced (highlighted in red), with more black areas showing improved airflow and drainage. This results in long-term relief, with over 90% of patients reporting improvement. |
Balloon Sinuplasty is a Game-changer for Chronic Sinusitis
Balloon sinuplasty is a game-changer for people suffering from chronic sinusitis—a condition where inflammation blocks sinus passages, leading to persistent symptoms like nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge, facial pain or sinus pressure, postnasal drip, reduced sense of smell, sinus headaches, and more.
Balloon Sinuplasty Sinus Surgery: A Short Animation
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Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive office procedure that opens blocked sinuses, improving sinus drainage and airflow, relieving sinus pain and congestion. The natural sinus openings are gently expanded by inflating a tiny balloon, similar to how a balloon angioplasty opens blocked coronary arteries. Saline is flushed through the sinus to clear out mucus, pus, or debris, reduce inflammation, and improve normal sinus drainage.
Most insurances cover balloon sinuplasty or minimally invasive sinus surgeries. ENT doctor and sinus specialist Henri Tannas, MD, along with a board-certified anesthesiologist, performs in-office balloon sinuplasty with TIVA (Total IV Anesthesia.) Patients can often return to work within days.
In-office Balloon Sinuplasty | What are the benefits?
| Return to work within days |
| Preserves sinus anatomy & function |
| NO hospital fee, pay for ENT surgeon & anesthesiologist only |
- Reduced risk of complications
- Long-term relief from sinus pain and pressure
 See our blog Understanding Sinusitis: Jammed Plumbing.
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Next Steps
If chronic sinusitis, sinus headaches, or postnasal drip is impacting your life, book a sinus consultation with Dr. Henri Tannas a board-certified ENT surgeon and sinus specialist . Call us at (214) 647-1836 or book your Sinus Consult online.
Walnut Hill ENT is an independent, private ENT clinic located on the campus of Presbyterian Dallas Hospital. We offer same-day appointments.
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In-office Sinus CT Scan + Diagnosis by Sinus ENT
- Get your sinus answers in one ENT visit
- Skip imaging center (& hospital gown)
- Save your PTO (1 ENT visit vs. 3 appts: ENT + imaging + ENT follow-up)
- $150 self-pay add-on with a Sinus Consult (*if insurance won't cover scan.)
Why choose Walnut Hill ENT?
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Conservative Sinusitis Treatments
| Our 1st Priority - natural remedies & medical management | For complex sinus cases, Dr. Tannas performs minimally invasive in-office sinus surgeries. |
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Advanced ENT Diagnostics
| In-office sinus CT scans + Immediate ENT Diagnosis | Video Nasal Endoscopy |
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In-office ENT Surgical Suite
| Image-guided for sinus surgeries i.e. balloon sinuplasty & nasal polyp removal (Fiagon Vensure Balloon Dilation Navigation) | IV Anesthesia (TIVA) by a board-certified anesthesiologist |
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Boston-trained Sinus Specialist
Board-certified ENT surgeon with 20+ years of balloon sinuplasty experience
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