Sometimes, a surgery to stop snoring may be necessary. These operations are done using surgical methods. One such procedure is somnoplasty, which uses heat energy to change tissues. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. This is not recommended for those suffering from sleep apnea.
Results of 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 improve the sound level and reduce the size of the soft palate, which contributes to snoring. There are many factors that can affect the results of a Snoring Operation.
Recent studies have shown that minimally invasive surgery is possible to reduce snoring. Patients with obstructive or sleep apnea had modest results. Despite the lack of clear evidence, patients often wish to undergo minimally invasive surgery to solve their habitual snoring.
MMA surgery
MMA surgery can reduce snoring and improve sleep quality. 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. The procedure can be performed on various parts of the airway, including the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the nasal turbinates. It is performed under local pain medication.
Very high success rates have been recorded for MMA surgeries. Two to three weeks after the surgery, patients can resume normal functioning. However, the procedure requires a skilled and experienced surgeon.
Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty
Laser-assisted buccal surgery, also known as LAUP, addresses the underlying causes for loud, repetitive snoring. It is performed with local anesthesia. To open the oropharyngeal and nasal airways, a CO2 laser will be used. It is not effective at eliminating all types snoring but LAUP has shown promising results with reducing the severity upper airway resistance syndrome.
LAUP is a single-stage procedure performed under local anaesthesia. The procedure is carried out by an experienced ENT surgeon. The patient is asked to sit in a comfortable position, while protecting his eyes with protective eyeglasses. The surgeon will first apply a 10% liquidocaine solution to the base of the tongue and the palate. 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 very common surgical procedure. The surgeon uses a "backstop", to stop the laser from damaging the posterior part of the pharynx.
Ruhrpumpen surgery
Many people suffer from snoring and find that medication and lifestyle changes are not sufficient to alleviate their problem. 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 will narrow the airway and increase the strength of the remaining tissues. This procedure can be done on many areas of the airway including the base of the tongue and soft palate. The procedure can be performed under local pain management.
Patients who have severe or chronic snoring may also benefit from this surgery. The surgery involves the removal of excess tissue from the throat and sometimes the upper uvula. Although it has been used for decades to treat chronic snoring, new techniques are being created to improve the results.