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Patients experience a 58% reduction in snoring and 41% improvement in breathing, after an average of 4 treatments.
NightLase and NaseLase Laser Snoring Treatments for Snoring
Snoring impacts up to 60% of adults and their sleeping partners!
Snoring is a result of blocked airways and vibrating tissue. There are many factors that contribute to snoring: alcohol, decreased muscles tone, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, deviated septum, nasal congestion, allergies, nasal valve collapse, heavy neck, and BMI over 30. The roof of the mouth has a soft and hard palate. As we all age, the soft palate develops increasing laxity, making it more prone to collapse under pressure. When this softer, less elastic soft palate collapses, it makes the upper airway narrower. This causes the soft palate to vibrate, producing the sound of snoring.
CPAP Snoring Treatment Alternative
Doctors historically send snoring patients for a sleep study and then prescribe a CPAP machine. The CPAP requires frequent cleaning, it is uncomfortable and noisy. When used properly, it does a great job. However, many people hate their CPAP and stop using it. Which defeats it’s purpose.
No CPAP = More Snoring
NightLase = Less Snoring = Increased Health
NightLase Laser Treatment for Snoring
At certain wavelengths and under certain parameters, lasers can make soft tissue stronger by stimulating the formation of new collagen and elastin. This laser protocol effectively treats snoring. It increases the tensile strength of the soft palate and the adjacent tissue, including the tongue. This procedure is called NightLase®.
NightLase® is a non-invasive intraoral laser therapy which is well tolerated, requires no anesthesia and has none or minimal side effects. The observed side effects are transient mild sore or dry throat. This clears promptly. Published studies in the literature show that patient satisfaction is high, and effects lasted at least 20 months in 71% of patients[1].
Laser Treatment for Mouth Breathers
Nasal Valve Collapse happens when the space inside or outside your nose (your nares) collapses when you breathe in. It is a common cause of troubled breathing during the day and snoring at night. It is caused by weakened nasal cartilage and other supporting structures due to ageing, injury or previous nasal surgery.
At MLA we use the Fotona Dynamis laser to remodel the external fleshy, curved outer walls of the nostrils to correct nasal valve collapse. This means that when you exercise or when you are sleeping the valve will not collapse leaving you with the sensation you are suffocating or can’t get enough air into your lungs.
The treatment lasts 15 minutes and consists of applying laser pulses to the outside and inside of your nose with special laser equipment. It is not painful; there is no bleeding or downtime.
Treatments are scheduled every 21 days.
Prior to Snoring Evaluation
Register on our Patient Portal
We need you to register on our Patient Portal. Then complete a Medical History, Snoring Questionnaire and other forms.
Download the SnoreLab Application (Google Apps) to your phone and record your snoring for three (3) or more nights, where you slept a minimum of 5 hours.
If you have an iPhone, download the SnoreLab app here.
SNORING EVALUATION
When you arrive for your scheduled appointment, we will ask for your SnoreLab scores and enter them in your medical record.
Then we will measure and record your height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, pulse and neck diameter.
FYI – There is a correlation between large necks and snoring.
We will take pictures of your throat, to document your starting condition.
Our medical assistant will measure your nasal airflow using a Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) device.
Normal scores for men are 120-140 L/min and 95-125 L/min for women.
After reviewing your medical history and data, the doctor will listen to your snoring recordings, ask many questions and respond to your questions and concerns.
Please expect the evaluation to take 45 minutes.
AFTER EVERY TREATMENT
- Drink 8 oz of room temperature water right after treatment!
- No cold beverages 2-4 hours after treatment
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours. Stay well hydrated
- Maintain balanced diet and exercise, which will help with the healing process.
- If provided, wear nasal dilaters continually for the first 48 hours and for the next 7 nights
Recent Snoring Treatment Testimonials
Jorge Andrade
I’ve been receiving laser therapy treatments at Medical Laser & Aesthetics for both sleep apnea and keloid scars, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
For sleep apnea, the laser sessions have made a big different – I’m sleeping more soundly, waking up with more energy, and my snoring has improved a lot. The treatments are quick, painless, and the staff always makes me feel comfortable and informed.
I also started laser treatments for my keloid scars, and I’m really please with the progress. The scars have become smoother and lighter, and the itching and tightness have decreased noticeably.
The entire team at Medical Laser & Aesthetics is professional, friendly, and genuinely care about their patients’ results. The clinic is clean, modern, and has a relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend Medical Laser & Aesthetics to anyone looking for effective, non-invasive laser treatments for sleep apnea, or other concerns!
Peter Anninos
I spoke and Lane and Dr Betancourt several times and met them in their office before I decided to go with a procedure to deal with Sleep Apnea through a procedure called “Night Lase”. This was very important for me as it was causing an issue with my flight physical. Well, after several sessions I went for the sleep study and it helped me pass the test showing no more “OSA”. I’m very pleased!
MLA replied: Congratulations on passing your flight physical with flying colors. We are proud to be part of your accomplishment.
LITERATURE REFERENCES:
[1] Fini Storchi I, et.al., Outpatient erbium YAG (2940nm) laser treatment for selected snorers, Lasers Med Sci 34(7):1413-1420.
Reference: Picavet, VA et.al., Treatment of snoring using a non-invasive Er:YAG laser with SMOOTH mode (NightLase): a randomized controlled trial, European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (2023) 280:307-12