Plasma Tonsil Treatment

Plasma technology is a low-temperature, minimally invasive method for treating enlarged tonsils, the two soft-tissue pads at the back of the throat that can block breathing and cause repeated infections. Rather than cutting with heat at high temperature, it uses controlled radiofrequency energy to break down tissue gently, so the tonsils can be reduced or removed precisely with very little bleeding. Because it works at a much lower temperature than older electrical methods, it tends to cause less damage to the surrounding throat, which usually means less pain and a quicker recovery, an advantage that is especially welcome in children.