Relieve stubborn nasal polyps with the SINUVA® sinus implant, an in-office treatment that shrinks inflammation and opens blocked sinuses. Dr. Ryan E. Stern, MD, our board-certified ENT, delivers patient-first, minimally invasive care to help you breathe easier again.
Relieve Nasal Polyps Without Surgery
The SINUVA sinus implant reduces nasal polyps caused by chronic sinus inflammation. It’s a small, soft implant placed in the sinus cavity that slowly releases a steroid medication over about 90 days. This targeted delivery helps calm inflammation, shrink polyps, and improve airflow without traditional surgery. SINUVA is often used in adults who have had prior sinus surgery and continue to struggle with congestion, pressure, or a reduced sense of smell.
What Does SINUVA Sinus Implant Treat?
The SINUVA sinus implant is used to treat chronic sinus inflammation with nasal polyps, a condition in which ongoing swelling in the sinuses leads to soft tissue growths that block airflow and drainage. When inflammation persists despite sprays or medications, often even after prior sinus surgery, polyps can return and continue to cause daily symptoms.
The SINUVA sinus implant can help with symptoms of growing nasal polyps, including:
- Persistent nasal congestion or blockage
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Reduced or lost sense of smell
- Facial pressure or sinus fullness
- Ongoing post-nasal drip
- Recurrent sinus infections
Key Benefits of the SINUVA Sinus Implant
The SINUVA sinus implant offers a targeted approach to treating nasal polyps by delivering medication where inflammation begins, without the need for surgery.
For many patients, this means effective relief with less disruption to daily life, including advantages such as:
- Non-surgical, in-office treatment
- Direct steroid delivery to the sinus tissue
- Gradual shrinkage of nasal polyps over time
- Reduced nasal congestion and improved airflow
- Minimal downtime with quick return to normal activities
- Potential to delay or avoid additional sinus surgery
Your SINUVA Sinus Implant Experience
Your experience begins with a thorough consultation with Dr. Stern, during which he takes the time to understand your symptoms, review your sinus history, and examine your nasal passages with endoscopy. If you’ve had prior sinus surgery and continue to struggle with nasal polyps, Dr. Stern will explain whether SINUVA is appropriate for you, review imaging if needed, and walk you through exactly how the implant works and what to expect.
If SINUVA is recommended, the treatment is performed during an in-office visit. Your nose is numbed with topical and local anesthesia. Dr. Stern then carefully places the soft implant into the ethmoid sinus using specialized instruments. Once positioned, the implant expands and begins releasing anti-inflammatory medication over 90 days, with little downtime afterward.
Results From the SINUVA Sinus Implant
Many patients begin to notice improvement within the first few weeks after the SINUVA sinus implant is placed. As the implant steadily releases medication, inflammation inside the sinuses decreases, allowing nasal polyps to shrink over time. You may experience easier breathing through your nose, less congestion, and a gradual return of your sense of smell.
The implant releases medication for about 90 days, providing sustained symptom relief. The results can last beyond the treatment period, especially when combined with ongoing sinus care. Dr. Stern may recommend maintenance treatments or follow-up care to help manage chronic inflammation and reduce the chance of polyp recurrence.
Sinus Implant: How it Works
Actual SINUVA Patient Experience
Why Choose Dr. Stern?
Dr. Ryan E. Stern is a board-certified otolaryngologist and subspecialty-trained rhinologist with over 25 years of experience focused on nasal and sinus care. Dr. Stern specializes in minimally invasive, in-office solutions, such as the SINUVA sinus implant, helping you get relief with less downtime. He has proudly cared for the Pacific Northwest community for nearly 30 years. Schedule your consultation for the SINUVA sinus implant in Auburn or Federal Way, WA.
