In the first method, we apply laser, coblator or cautery at different points along the length of the turbinate and we try to shrink the tissue of the inferior turbinate. In this way, by shrinking the turbinate tissue, we can produce more space in the nose. The second and more advanced technique is the turbinoplasty. In this surgical method, we give an incision, that is we give a cut along the entire length of the inferior turbinate. We elevate the mucosa, that is the skin overlying the inferior turbinate. We remove the excess bone and the soft tissue, and we reposition the skin or the mucosa over the cut end of the turbinate. This gives more control over the amount of tissue we remove and also gives long lasting results.