Snoring and sleep apnea are caused because of airflow obstruction. The surgeon will first examine and investigate to identify the sites of airflow obstruction. Then as per the diagnosis, he may decide to undertake single or multiple procedures in one stage or in multiple stages to minimize theseobstructions and bring relief from snoring and sleep apnea.
Surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnoea include:
Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
Midline Glossectomy and Base of Tongue Reduction
Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction (RFVTR)
In severe cases, the surgeon can opt for more aggressive procedures like, Hyoid Suspension, Genioglossus Advancement (GGA), Maxillomandibular Osteotomy (MMO) and Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA)
