Does laser work for snoring?
Does laser work for snoring?
Laser treatments can help to reduce snoring, but they are most effective when a holistic approach is taken to treat the patient.
How much does laser snoring treatment cost?
Cost of laser snoring treatments Expect to pay anything between $500 to $1000 per session for Nightlase, depending on where you go and who you see. At Azure Medical, the fee per treatment is $500.
Is NightLase permanent?
The procedure is painless. Some patients may feel a warm sensation from the laser as tissues shrink. Touch-up sessions may be needed every year or two, as NightLase® isn’t a life-long permanent procedure.
What contributes to snoring?
Snoring can be caused by a number of factors, such as the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, a cold, and your weight. When you doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax.
How long is NightLase?
A Nightlase treatment consists of 3-4 treatments over 9-12 weeks. Each appointment is approximately 45 minutes long. The final results often last up to a year and treatments may be repeated as needed.
Where can I get laser treatment for snoring?
About Face was the first clinic in Queensland to offer the revolutionary NightLase laser technology for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. As an ex-snorer, Dr Colin Campey was treated with NightLase himself while on an in-depth Fotona NightLase training course in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
How can nightlase be used to treat snoring?
NightLase can reduce the effects of and decrease the amplitude of snoring by means of a gentle laser treatment of the mucosa tissue. * Fotona Dynamis laser system family has been cleared by the US FDA for ENT surgery, intra-oral soft tissue ablation, coagulation, excision and incision, and laser assisted uvulopaletoplasty (LAUP).
Which is the best snoring treatment for You?
The NightLase snoring treatment is a simple walk in, walk out procedure, so there is no downtime at all in your life. Patients that have undertaken NightLase treatment have reported that they wake up feeling more energetic and in a better mood.
What are the risks of starting the nightlase laser?
A significant risk of proceeding with a treatment like NightLase without performing due diligence diagnostics is that the snoring volume with be eliminated or greatly reduced, without diagnosing and managing conditions like sleep apnoea. In our experience, nearly everyone who snores has sleep apnoea.