Radiofrequency (RF) application is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high-frequency radio waves to generate microthermal energy in tissues, reducing their volume and normalizing their function. This tissue-preserving, virtually painless method allows the patient to breathe naturally without major disruption to daily activities.

Indications:
- Nasal turbinate hypertrophy
- Eustachian tube dysfunction causing ear congestion
- Snoring and mild sleep apnea
- Reduction of small tongue and soft palate tissues in some cases
- Chronic tonsil and adenoid enlargement
- Nasal polyps in some cases

Procedure:
- Performed under local anesthesia, painlessly.
- A probe delivers high-frequency energy into the tissue.
- Energy gradually reduces tissue volume without damaging the surface.
- Duration: 5–15 minutes
- The patient can go home the same day.

Advantages:
- No cuts or stitches
- Painless and bloodless
- Can be performed on an outpatient basis
- Rapid improvement in breathing
- Surface tissues remain intact
- Can be repeated if necessary

Post-procedure expectations:
- Mild congestion, rarely minor blood-tinged discharge
- Safe recovery within 1–3 days
- Supportive therapy with medications and nasal rinses
- Minimal need for painkillers

FAQs:
1. Is RF a surgical procedure?
- No, it is a tissue-preserving intervention, not a surgery.
2. Can it be repeated?
- Yes, if the underlying cause persists (allergy, irritants), but usually one session is sufficient.
3. When are results visible?
- Nasal congestion usually improves within 1–2 weeks, with maximum effect in 3–4 weeks.
4. Does RF change the appearance?
- No, the treatment is internal and does not affect external appearance.