Dr Tanja Phillips and her team are excited to introduce a NEW Fotona Snoring and Apnoea laser treatment into clinic! This course of treatment aims to improve the quality of the patient’s sleep (and their partners!) by reducing the effects of sleep apnoea and the amplitude (loudness) of snoring.
Why do we snore?
Snoring is the audible vibration of the respiratory structures due to obstructed air movement during breathing whilst sleeping. This happens because these parts of the body relax and narrow when you’re asleep. Laxity of the soft palate causes an exacerbation of these symptoms for many people, meaning snoring and apnoea (a condition where the airway is temporarily blocked) is worse.
45% of men and 30% of women snore on regular basis
Palatal snoring is by far the most common type of snoring and is the cause of snoring in 85% of individuals. The Fotona Laser treats palatal snoring.
Snoring and Apnea can affect people more if they:
- Smoke
- Drink excessively
- Are overweight
- Sleep on their back
How does it work?
Nightlase uses gentle laser energy in a non-invasive way to stimulate collagen production, tightening and lifting tissue inside the mouth and at the back of the throat (soft palate). It uses patented technology unique to Fotona, stimulating collagen with no damage to the skin or tissue in a safe and effective way.
Is a course of treatments needed?
Yes! For optimal results, patients should undergo 3 separate treatment sessions over a period of 6 weeks; Day 1, Day 15 and Day 45. Following this, patients may need an annual 1 off top up session or as and when they feel their snoring/apnea symptoms are worsening.
