Snoring surgery is often a last resort for people who aren’t getting relief from noninvasive treatments like mouthpieces or oral devices. But it’s also a great option for those who want to get rid of annoying snoring or reduce their risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
The most common snoring surgeries are designed to address a problem with the nose or palate. They help improve nasal airflow and reduce the vibrations that cause snoring.
A septoplasty fixes a deviated septum, which occurs when the cartilage or bone in your nose is crooked and blocks airflow. This surgical procedure is performed under local anesthesia in the office.
Another common snoring surgery is a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, or UPPP. This surgery decreases the volume of tissue in the soft palate by removing a small amount of tissue and reshaping the uvula. The result is a reduced tendency for the tissue to collapse and vibrate, which stops the snoring.부산코골이
Injection snoreplasty and radiofrequency treatment of the soft palate are similar to UPPP, but they’re less invasive. These snoring surgeries are done under local anesthesia and use heat to stiffen the tissues in the mouth. They also tend to produce better results on objective sleep measurements than UPPP and may require more sessions.부산수면다원검사
Other snoring surgeries include removal of the tonsils and/or adenoids, which can help alleviate enlarged tonsils that are a common cause of snoring in children. These procedures are usually viewed as a last resort for adults and don’t always produce noticeable changes in objective sleep measurements.