Turbinoplasty Cost in India | Cost of Turbinate Surgery

Turbinoplasty is a surgical procedure that is used to reduce or reshape the size of turbinates that have become infected or swollen. Turbinates are soft, bony structures that line both sides of the nasal passage. The mucosa is the soft tissue that covers them.

Turbinoplasty can be performed through a variety of methods , such as electrocautery, coblation, or radiofrequency ablation. These methods reduce the size of the turbinates, instead of removing them.

Turbinoplasty is a procedure that removes or reduces turbinates to clear nasal passageways. 

Patients with the conditions listed below who have not responded to other treatments can have this surgery.

• Turbinates become inflamed, swollen, or infected, resulting in nasal obstructions.
• Turbinates are too bulky and cause nasal passage blockage.
• Lying down exacerbates nasal congestion.
• Septum deviation
• Vasomotor rhinitis is characterized by a continuous discharge of clear fluid from the nose.
• On the side of lying, nasal congestion becomes worse.

There are several factors that affect the final cost of turbinoplasty in India, including:

• The severity of the condition: The final cost of treatment is determined by the severity of a patient’s condition. If the patient has had turbinoplasty for more than 4 to 5 weeks and medications are not working, further treatment may be required which can inflate the treatment cost.
• Choice of hospital: Hospital charges are based on the amenities and facilities provided for every treatment. Hospitals in major cities are significantly more expensive than hospitals in smaller towns. Furthermore, private hospitals charge more than government hospitals.
• Surgeon’s experience: A more experienced surgeon usually charges more than a less experienced one, which affects the overall cost of treatment.
• Additional costs due to complications: If complications arise, the surgeon may be forced to extend the procedure, raising the overall cost.
• Type of treatment: The type of treatment you receive- medical or surgical can also bring a difference in the cost.

To determine the severity of the patient’s condition, the surgeon may order diagnostic tests. These tests can also raise the overall cost of treatment.

The following are the costs of some diagnostic tests performed prior to turbinoplasty:

X-ray: Rs. 250- Rs. 500

Imaging tests: Rs. 1500 – Rs. 4000

Swab test/tissue culture: Rs. 400- Rs. 1000

Nasal Endoscopy: Rs. 1500 – Rs 2000

Yes. Most nasal surgeries, apart from cosmetic surgeries are covered by insurance, including deviated septum surgery, turbinoplasty, septoplasty, sinus surgery for recurrent acute or chronic sinusitis, nasal valve stenosis, and nasal fracture surgery.

You can inquire directly with your insurance company about your treatment coverage. We can assist you in filing your insurance claim and freeing up your time to prepare for your surgery.