Laser-Assisted Snoring and Apnea Surgery

In traditional snoring surgeries, the sagging uvula and palate are cut and sutured with a scalpel, which leads to very severe swallowing pain after the surgery. In the laser method, the tissue is shaped by vaporizing (without bleeding). Since no stitches are made, the healing process is much faster and more comfortable.

Generally no. Laser-assisted surgery is more effective in the treatment of "Simple Snoring," which is a severe and social problem, or in mild sleep apneas. In moderate and severe sleep apneas (if the blockage is at the base of the tongue or in the larynx), this method alone is not sufficient; a CPAP machine or major skeletal surgeries are recommended for the patient.

Since edema (swelling) will occur in the throat immediately after the procedure, your snoring may temporarily increase for the first 1-2 weeks. The main effect of the laser occurs as the tissues shrink and tighten while healing. True and permanent silence is usually achieved after a 3-4 week healing process.