Sinus Surgery Cost in Chennai
Sinus surgery cost in Chennai is ₹75,000 to ₹1,25,000 at Unittas Hospital. Sinus surgery, usually FESS, is keyhole surgery done through the nostrils to reopen blocked sinus drainage channels. The price depends on whether one side or both are treated, and whether the septum is straightened in the same sitting.
Blocked nose most mornings. Headaches behind the cheekbones. Another course of antibiotics that works for a fortnight and then stops. When sinus infections keep coming back, surgery is often what finally ends the cycle. Here is what it costs at Unittas.
Covers room, theatre, surgeon, anaesthetist, nursing, tests and medicines for your stay. Package rates from our current hospital insurance tariff, effective July 2026.
With cashless insurance you pay only the non-payable items, not the full ₹75,000.
What you pay depends on your sum insured, your room-rent limit and any co-pay, so it is not a guaranteed figure. Our insurance desk checks your policy and confirms your exact share before you are admitted.
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Sinus Surgery Cost in Chennai — the breakdown
Across Chennai hospitals
Across Chennai hospitals, sinus surgery is quoted from about ₹40,000 to ₹2,00,000 depending on how many sinuses need opening, whether image guidance is used, and the hospital class.
The rates below are the Unittas package prices, taken from our published tariff. One figure, with the room, theatre, surgeon, anaesthetist, tests and medicines for the stay already inside it.
These are our package rates. The room you choose is what moves the price, so all three categories are shown.
| Procedure | General ward | Sharing single | Deluxe AC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FESS, one side | ₹75,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹1,00,000 | Keyhole surgery through the nostrils |
| FESS, both sides | ₹85,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,10,000 | When both sides are blocked |
| FESS with septoplasty, one side | ₹90,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,20,000 | Septum straightened in the same sitting |
| FESS with septoplasty, both sides | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,15,000 | ₹1,25,000 | Most complete option |
Typical stay: 2 to 3 days. If you need two procedures in one sitting you do not pay full price twice — the second is charged at up to half, and anything after that at up to a quarter.
What the package covers
Included in the price
- Room rent for the package stay
- Nursing care
- Operating theatre charges
- Surgeon's and assistant surgeon's fees
- Anaesthetist's fees
- Necessary investigations
- Blood and blood products
- Medicines and consumables during your stay
Charged separately
- Days beyond the package stay
- Treatment for an unrelated condition found during admission
- Take-home medicines after discharge
- The difference if you upgrade your room mid-stay
Admission charges, dressings, cannulation, infection control and injection administration cannot be billed on top — they are already inside the package.
What changes the price
One side or both
Operating on both sides costs more than one.
Septum correction
If your septum is blocking the drainage path, it is straightened in the same sitting.
Nasal polyps
Removing polyps adds to the theatre time.
Room category
General ward, sharing single, or deluxe AC.
Length of stay
Most people go home in two to three days.
When sinus surgery is worth considering
Your surgeon may recommend it if:
- You have had several sinus infections in a year
- A CT scan shows the drainage channels are blocked
- You have nasal polyps
- Sprays, antibiotics and washes have stopped helping
Surgery does not cure allergy. It opens the drainage paths so infections clear properly instead of building up.
What happens, step by step
Consultation
Your ENT surgeon examines the nose with an endoscope.
CT scan
Shows exactly which sinuses are blocked.
Surgery
Done through the nostrils under general anaesthesia.
Recovery
Two to three days in hospital.
Follow-up
Nasal cleaning and review over the next few weeks.
Recovering well
- Use the saline rinses exactly as prescribed — this is what keeps the new openings clear
- Do not blow your nose hard for the first two weeks
- Avoid swimming and dusty places while healing
- Keep your allergy treatment going if allergy is your trigger
- Come back for the cleaning appointments, they matter more than people expect
Questions people ask
Will sinus surgery stop my infections for good?
It clears the blockage, so infections drain instead of building up. If allergy is the trigger, you will still need to control that.
Will my face be bruised after sinus surgery?
No. The surgeon works through your nostrils with an endoscope. There are no cuts on your face.
How long is the nose blocked after FESS?
Usually one to two weeks while the swelling settles.
Do I need my septum straightened too?
Only if it is blocking the drainage path. Your CT scan will show it, and it is done in the same sitting if needed.
When can I fly after sinus surgery?
Ask your surgeon. Most people wait two to three weeks.
Get an exact price for your case.
Book a consultation and we will examine you, explain your options, and give you a written estimate. Our billing desk handles cashless insurance and EMI options.