What is nose and sinus surgery ?
Nose and sinus surgery treats pathologies of the sinuses and nasal cavities.
Who should I consult for nose and sinus surgery?
An ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon treats pathologies of the nasal cavity and sinuses, including deviated nasal septum, sinusitis, rhinitis, nasosinusal polyposis or tumours in this area of the body.
How are nose and sinus diseases diagnosed?
The ENT surgeon will make the diagnosis and recommend the best surgical treatment if medicine is not sufficient.
When and where to consult an ENT surgeon?
You should see a specialist in nose or sinus surgery in the event of functional discomfort (blocked nose) or aesthetic discomfort in the nasal cavity and sinuses.
What are the types of nose and sinus surgery ?
The recommended treatment will depend on your condition and its severity. Treatment options may include:
- Nasal tip plasty
- Middle meatotomy
- Septoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- Ethmoidectomy
- Sphenoidotomy
- Turbinoplasty or turbinectomy.
Preparing for your hospital stay with ELSAN in France
How can I make an appointment ?
FAQ
How can I obtain a visa?
To obtain your visa for France, you will need to apply to the French Embassy in your country of residence. Once you have paid the care cost estimate provided by the ELSAN International Patients Department, you will be sent a letter of invitation and a certificate of payment signed by the hospital where your procedure will take place. These documents should be attached to your visa application.
What about follow-up treatment?
Depending on your personal situation, your medical team may recommend a rehabilitation hospital stay. This will be discussed with you.
How long before I can fly?
Your doctor will make specific recommendations. We suggest that you ask them to issue a Fit to Fly certificate, as depending on your medical situation, it may be necessary to respect a certain time limit in the interest of your health.
Will I be reimbursed?
For patients not covered by French health insurance, we provide an estimate of the cost of treatment. You should submit this estimate, along with your treatment plan, to your insurer to obtain their prior agreement, in accordance with your insurance policy.
In some cases insurers will pay directly (avoiding any advance payments by the policyholder) or reimburse the policyholder on proof of payment (paid invoice). This will depend on your insurance policy.