Sometimes, a snore surgery may be necessary to end the condition. These operations are carried out using surgical techniques. One example is somnoplasty. This uses heat energy to alter tissues. This procedure takes place in an office setting with local anesthesia. This procedure is not recommended for patients with sleep apnea.
Results from snore operation
There are many surgical options available to address snoring. Surgical procedures are effective in most cases and can reduce or eliminate snoring. Some procedures can increase the noise level and reduce the size or soft palate. These factors contribute to snoring. The patient's individual results will determine the outcome of a sleep operation.
Recent research has demonstrated that minimally invasive surgery may be able to reduce snoring. The results for patients suffering from sleep apnea are not encouraging. Patients often want minimally invasive surgery to stop their snoring, despite the lack of evidence.
MMA surgery
MMA surgery for snoring is a procedure that can make it easier to breathe and help you sleep better. It works by using radiofrequency energy to create controlled lesions in soft tissue that are causing obstruction. The scarring reduces tissue volume and stiffens remaining tissue. It can be performed on different parts of your airway, such as the soft palate and base of your tongue. The procedure is done under local anesthesia.
The success rate in MMA surgery has been extremely high. Patients can return to normal function within two to three weeks after the procedure. However, the procedure requires a skilled and experienced 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 under local pain relief and uses a CO2 laser in order to open up the airway. While it doesn't eliminate all types of snoring completely, LAUP has been shown to reduce the severity of upper-airway resistance syndrome.
LAUP is a single-stage procedure performed under local anaesthesia. An experienced ENT physician will perform the procedure. The patient is then positioned in a seated posture while wearing protective glasses. The surgeon first sprays a 10% mixture of lidocaine and water onto the base of your tongue. In addition, 2% mepivacaine is injected on either side of the base of the uvula. A hand piece attaches the laser to the patient's lips. 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 people, lifestyle changes and medications do not suffice to eliminate snoring. In these cases, Ruhrpumpen surgery may be the only option. This radiofrequency energy procedure creates controlled lesions in the soft tissues. These scars can narrow the airway while strengthening the rest of the tissue. 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 can also be helpful for those who suffer from chronic, severe or even persistent snoring. This procedure involves the removal and sometimes resection of soft tissue in the throat, as well as the uvula. Although it has been used for decades to treat chronic snoring, new techniques are being created to improve the results.