Does turbinate outfracture carry the same amount of risks as other turbinate reduction procedures? Is it minimally invasive?

Out fracture of the turbinates is a relatively minimally invasive procedure was compared to other treatments for the turbinates.

CharlesH85,I'm glad that your symptoms have improved since your turbinate reduction surgery.      A turbinate outfracturing procedure is a conservative and minimally invasive procedure with a relatively low risk factors.  The function of the out fracture is to make room for more airflow in the nose.  The best way to evaluate which procedure would work best is to go back to your original surgeon for evaluation, or you can opt for a second opinion from another board certified otolaryngologist.  Best of luck!Dr. Edween

Turbinate out fracturing is one of the most benign forms of treatment for treatment of enlarged turbinates. The biggest risk is that the treatment is not aggressive enough and the obstruction is not relieved sufficiently. Resection of the turbinates can have bleeding post operatively and if over done produce dryness and smelling issues that are hard to fix. Our fracture is fine. Good luck.