How much does somnoplasty surgery cost?

Prices run about $1,000 per treatment, or $2,500 to $3,000 for the series. Somnoplasty relieves snoring in 77% of patients — a rate comparable to the 80% success rate of laser and conventional surgery, says Stanford University surgeon Kasey Li.

What is a Snoreplasty?

Injection snoreplasty involves the relatively painless injection of a hardening agent into the upper palate (the area above your throat in the back of your mouth), to promote stiffening which effectively treates snoring that is typically caused by the fluttering of tissues of the back of the throat.

Does laser snoring treatment work?

Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) is considered a popular and well-received surgical procedure to eliminate snoring and to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Reports on the efficacy of the procedure for snoring were promising, with a clinical success rate ranging from 70% to 95%.

Will removing my tonsils stop snoring?

When snoring is linked to enlarged tonsils or adenoids, surgery may be recommended to remove them. Removing the tonsils or adenoids is a relatively straightforward procedure and it can be very effective at treating snoring.

Is snore surgery painful?

UPPP surgery can be painful and full recovery takes 2 or 3 weeks. Your throat will be very sore for up to several weeks. You will get liquid pain medicines to ease the soreness. You may have stitches in the back of your throat.

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What position is best to stop snoring?

Lying on your back makes the base of your tongue and soft palate collapse to the back wall of your throat, causing a vibrating sound during sleep. Sleeping on your side may help prevent this. “A body pillow (a full-length pillow that supports your entire body) provides an easy fix,” Slaughter says.

How effective is Snoreplasty?

Results: Twenty-five (92%) of 27 patients reported significant decrease in snoring. There were no significant postinjection complications. Visual analog pain scale confirmed minimal discomfort. Most patients received more than 1 treatment (average, 1.8) in order to receive optimal palatal stiffening.

How long does injection Snoreplasty last?

Injection snoreplasty is performed on an outpatient basis utilizing local anesthesia. The roof of the mouth is numbed with a topical anesthetic, and an agent (known as a sclerosant) is injected into the soft palate. The process takes approximately 45 minutes. Most patients are able to return to work the following day.