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Newest Surgery for Snoring: Somnoplasty

July 30th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Somnoplasty, the newest surgery for snoring, may provide a relief for some sleep apnea and snoring sufferers.

In 1997 this surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat upper airway disorders.  Somnoplasty is a common sense solution for sufferers of sleep apnea and is an out patient procedure.

An ear, nose, and throat surgeon can perform operation using low-powered radiofrequency energy on the base of the tongue. The lesions created by this process are absorbed by the tissue and the remaining tissue is stiffer. This is preformed using local anesthesia and pain medication is only required for two to three days after the surgery.  In the past the same types of surgeries would require weeks of narcotics to cope with the after surgery pain.

Somnoplasty has very few side effects and there have been no reports of bleeding, infection or airway compromises.  There have been a few complaints of soreness immediately following the surgery. All patients that have undergone this newest surgery for snoring have reported absolute improvement in breathing.  Also over 75 per cent of patients reported a decrease in the severity and frequency of breathing problems. Most of the patients recorded decreased daytime sleepiness and a huge 77 per cent decrease in snoring.

Chronic snoring can also be treated by the newest surgery for snoring; it is still an out-patient procedure often preformed right in the doctor’s office.  The radiofrequency waves are used to reduce soft-palate tissue volume. The snoring has been shown to decrease significantly with this procedure.

Patients average a 69 per cent reduction in snoring and nearly 40 per cent reduction of waking tired after sleeping.  Also this surgery is safe enough to be used for the same problem twice if necessary to produce sufficiently taut skin and eliminate or decrease the incidence of snoring. Ask your doctor if you can enjoy a better quality of life by opting for this surgical procedure.

Snoring Surgery

May 28th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Surgery for snoring should only be considered as a last resort and only if you have serious health risks involved in not having the surgery done.

When Snoring Surgery Is The Only Option

For many, the nightly snoring is a result of an increased uvula, palate or excessive throat tissue. If you are someone that must have the snoring surgery done to save your life, insure that you have exhausted all other possibilities first before making your final decision. There are many different types of snoring surgery available to assist in the effort to resolve your health concerns. However, it is best to research every possible option available as these surgeries are not always as effective as promised and often the results can be very disappointing.

Somnoplasty is a snoring surgery that uses radio frequency energy to reduce and scar the tissue on the inner palate and upper airway. It often requires repeat visits to achieve the optimum results. It is an expensive method of surgery and is relatively new so the long term results have not been fully determines. It is also called Radio Frequency Tissue Ablation (RFTA), is considered minimally invasive, and is performed as an outpatient surgery with local anesthesia.

Palatopharyngoplasty or Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a snoring surgery used when it is necessary to remove the tonsils, parts of the uvula and soft palate. This specific snoring surgery is done in an attempt to open up the throat and widen the airway. This is a very serious snoring surgery, done on an inpatient basis with a recovery time of up to three weeks. It has proven to have an effective rate of decreasing snoring and cures 46-73% of its patients. However, this is not a snoring surgery that is suggested for a light snorer or for apnea patients. This often requires two-five outpatient visits after the initial surgery to support the previous work.

Research Is The Key To Success When Considering Snoring Surgery

These two examples of snoring surgery provide only a glimpse into the medical options that exist for individuals that suffer serious health issues due to their lack of sleep and the problems that they have with snoring. It is important to try as many at home remedies and get the assistance of a medical professional at the onset of your desire to quit snoring. It is important to insure that the basis for snoring is not a small issue that can be conquered with a few lifestyle changes rather that to expose yourself to the problems that could occur with snoring surgery.

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