mucus muÂ·cus (myÅÅ'kÉs) n. The viscous slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and that is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by the cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
In any case, there are 2 main ways turbinate reduction is performed depending on exam and symptom complaints: Method #1: Coblation Sub-Mucosal Turbinate Reduction (SMR) is by removing internal turbinate tissue as well as shrinking the turbinate by a method called submucosal coblation and can be done under local in an office-like setting (no IV is even needed).
Sub-mucosal turbinate reduction (Method #1) is performed every Friday afternoon. There is no downtime and the patient is able to resume all normal activities within minutes after the procedure. Some degree of nasal congestion/obstruction may occur for up to 2 weeks after the procedure before resolving (reactive swelling occurs from the surgical manipulation done in the nose).