In some cases, a snore operation may be needed to stop the condition. These operations are done using surgical methods. One such procedure is somnoplasty. It uses heat to change the tissues. This procedure takes place in an office setting with local anesthesia. This is not recommended for those suffering from sleep apnea.
Results of snore operations
Snoring can be treated using a variety surgical options. Most cases of snoring can be treated with surgical procedures. Some procedures can improve the sound quality and shrink the soft palate. This reduces the likelihood of snoring. Each patient will have different results.
Recent research has shown that minimally invasive surgery can reduce the amount of snoring. The results for patients suffering from sleep apnea are not encouraging. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea often desire minimally invasive surgery, even though there is not enough evidence to support this.
MMA surgery
MMA surgery for snoring is a procedure that can make it easier to breathe and help you sleep better. It uses radiofrequency to create controlled lacerations in soft tissue obstructions. Scarring reduces flappy tissue volume and stiffens the rest of the tissue. This can be done in various areas of the nasal airway, including the soft palette, the base and the tongue. It can be done under local anesthesia.
Very high success rates are possible with MMA surgery. Two to three weeks after the surgery, patients can resume normal functioning. The procedure is best performed by a highly skilled surgeon.
Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty
Laser-assisted oral uvulopalatoplasty or LAUP is a surgical procedure used to address the underlying causes behind loud and repetitive snoring. It is performed with local anesthesia. To open the oropharyngeal and nasal airways, a CO2 laser will be used. Although it's not effective in eliminating all types and forms of snoring the LAUP has demonstrated promising results in reducing upper airway resistance.
LAUP is a single-stage procedure performed under local anaesthesia. The procedure is carried out by an experienced ENT surgeon. The patient is positioned in a seated position while wearing protective eye glasses. First, the surgeon sprays 10% of the lidocaine solution on the base and palate. A second dose of 2% mepivacaine will be injected at the base of both the uvula and the palate. A hand piece attaches the laser to the patient's lips. This is a common surgery procedure. A "backstop" prevents the laser damaging the posterior of the pharynx.
Ruhrpumpen surgery
For many patients, lifestyle changes or medications alone are not enough. Ruhrpumpen may be the only treatment. Radiofrequency energy is used to control lesions in soft tissue. These scars will narrow the airway and increase the strength of the remaining tissues. The procedure can be performed in several areas of your airway, including the soft palate or base of your tongue. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
This surgery may be beneficial for patients who suffer from severe or persistent snoring. The procedure involves the removal of excess soft tissue in the throat and sometimes the uvula. This procedure has been used for decades in treating chronic snoring. However, new techniques are constantly being developed to improve results.