How is snoring treated with Somnoplasty?
Snoring occurs when floppy tissue in the airway relaxes during sleep and vibrates. Most snoring is caused by an enlarged soft palate and uvula at the back of the mouth. The Somnoplasty procedure gently reduces and stiffens the tissues in the soft palate and uvula, and does so without the pain associated with conventional and laser-assisted surgeries. If you are a candidate and choose to have the procedure done, our physicians will use the Somnoplasty medical procedure to generate a low-power, low-temperature radiofrequency energy to treat a well-defined area in the uvula or soft palate. The procedure takes place in our office under local anesthesia and typically takes less than thirty minutes. You may experience some mild swelling and discomfort which usually lasts between 12 and 24 hours, and is usually described as being similar to a mild sore or “scratchy” throat. Any discomfort is normally treated with an over the counter analgesic, such as Advil or Tylenol. You will be able to go
