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One single method for stopping yourself from snoring will not work for every person in every situation. For some, the only real solution for snoring is surgery.

The type of surgery needed to stop snoring is different for each person. Deciding which one is right for you is done by considering your body and the root cause of your snoring.

An otolaryngologist, a doctor of the nose, ears, and throat, should be consulted to discuss surgeries. Remember that surgery to correct snoring is usually considered cosmetic by insurance companies and therefore the costs of the surgery tend to not be cared for by them.

LAUP

Uvulopalatoplasty, or LAUP, is probably the most widely applied surgery for snoring. During the procedure, the tissue hanging in the back of your mouth, known as the uvula, is cut away by a laser so that it has less contact with the throat while you sleep.

The surgery helps individuals whose snoring is related to airway blockage from the uvula.

Somnoplasty

Another type of surgery commonly used to help with snoring problems is radio frequency tissue ablation, or RFTA. This is done under the trade name “Somnoplasty” and was only recently approved by the FDA.

RFTA is another way of reducing the size of the uvula, minimizing its contact with the throat. With RFTA, multiple sessions may be necessary before you see results. Because it is so new, there is not a lot of data published on it yet.

Coblation-channeling is another modern development for snorers. In this surgery, radio waves are used to make airway tissues smaller in hopes of opening up obstruction. This surgery is extremely new to the medical community, so very little data is available on it.

Repose

Repose, or tongue suspension, is another surgery that stops the tongue from collapsing into the airway and blocking it.

During this procedure the doctor places a screw into the lower part of the jaw bone and stitches are placed beneath the tongue so that it remains in the right place while you sleep.

Nasal deviation surgery is helpful to people who have breathing obstructions due to a deviated septum or other nasal blockage by removing them.

An interesting side effect of this surgery is that it also helps to improve your breathing during the day. For that reason, it is often covered by medical insurance policies.

Since any and all of the surgeries described in this article are serious medical procedures, speaking with a qualified doctor before making a decision regarding treatment is essential. Communicate with a medical professional in order to find out how to treat your snoring in the best possible way.