Sometimes, a surgery to stop snoring may be necessary. These operations are carried out using surgical techniques. One such procedure is somnoplasty. It uses heat to change the tissues. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia in an office setting. This procedure is not recommended for patients with sleep apnea.
Results from snore operation
Snoring can be treated by a number of surgical procedures. Most cases of snoring can be treated with surgical procedures. Some procedures can increase the sound level or reduce the size the soft palate. This is what contributes to snoring. There are many factors that can affect the results of a Snoring Operation.
Recent publications have shown that minimally invasive surgery can reduce snoring. However, results in patients with obstructive sleep apnea have been modest. Despite the lack of clear evidence, patients often wish to undergo minimally invasive surgery to solve their habitual snoring.
MMA surgery
MMA surgery can be used to treat snoring. It will allow you to breathe more easily and get a better nights sleep. Radiofrequency energy is used to create controlled lesions in the soft tissue that cause obstruction. Scarring reduces flappy tissue volume and stiffens the rest of the tissue. It can be performed on different parts of your airway, such as the soft palate and base of your 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. This procedure is only possible with a skilled and experienced surgeon.
Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty
Laser-assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (or LAUP) is a surgical procedure that addresses the root causes of loud, habitual snoring. It's performed under local anesthesia. The CO2 laser is used for opening the oropharyngeal passageway. It is not effective at eliminating all types snoring but LAUP has shown promising results with reducing the severity upper airway resistance syndrome.
LAUP involves a single-stage procedure that is performed under local anaesthesia. The procedure is carried out by an experienced ENT surgeon. The patient is placed in a seated position and protected by his/her glasses. The surgeon first sprays a 10% mixture of lidocaine and water onto the base of your tongue. A second injection of 2% Mepivacaine is made to the base and sides of the uvula. The laser is then attached to the patient's mouth via a hand piece. This is a common surgical procedure, and the surgeon also uses a "backstop" to prevent the laser from damaging the posterior pharynx.
Ruhrpumpen surgery
For many patients, lifestyle changes or medications alone are not enough. Ruhrpumpen surgery may prove to be the best option in these cases. This surgery uses radiofrequency to create controlled lesion in soft tissues. These scars reduce the airway size and help to strengthen the tissue. The procedure can be performed on several different areas of the airway, including the soft palate and base of the tongue. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
This surgery is suitable for patients with severe or chronic snoring. This procedure involves the removal and sometimes resection of soft tissue in the throat, as well as the uvula. While it has been used to treat chronic sleep apnea for decades, new techniques have been developed to improve their results.