Sleep Apnea Surgery
Anatomic Solutions for Sleep Apnea
If your sleep apnea is caused by structural problems like a deviated septum, large tonsils, narrow jaw, or large tongue, surgery can fix it. We evaluate your specific anatomy and recommend targeted procedures.
Surgical Options
Septoplasty
Straighten deviated septum to improve nasal airflow
Turbinate Reduction
Reduce enlarged nasal turbinates blocking airflow
UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)
Remove excess tissue from soft palate, uvula, and pharynx
Genioglossus Advancement
Move tongue muscle attachment forward to prevent collapse
Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA)
Move upper and lower jaw forward. Most effective surgical option.
Tongue Reduction
Reduce tongue size if it's contributing to obstruction
Hyoid Suspension
Reposition hyoid bone to open airway
Epiglottoplasty
Modify epiglottis if it's causing obstruction
When We Recommend Surgery
Success Rates
40-60%
Achieve 50%+ AHI Reduction
Significant improvement in symptoms and health risks
20-30%
Complete Resolution
AHI reduced to normal range (below 5)
Our Approach
- Realistic expectations: Surgery isn't always a cure. We discuss outcomes honestly.
- Not first-line: CPAP is more effective overall; surgery is for specific cases
- Combined procedures: Multiple targeted surgeries often achieve better results
- Thorough evaluation: DISE (Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy) to visualize exactly where obstruction occurs