Users' questions

How much does laser treatment for snoring cost?

How much does laser treatment for snoring 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.

Can you get surgery to fix snoring?

Surgical options include: Somnoplasty: A minimally invasive procedure to reduce the soft tissue in the upper airway or back of the throat. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: Removing the tonsils and/or adenoids may be needed to prevent snoring.

How much does it cost to stop snoring?

Some snoring surgeries may be covered by your insurance. Surgery is usually covered when your snoring is caused by a diagnosable medical condition, like obstructive sleep apnea. With insurance, snoring surgery may cost several hundred to several thousand dollars. Without insurance, it may cost up to $10,000.

How much is Nightlase?

“Nightlase” treatments are not exactly cheap. They cost $1,000 per session. Perhaps a bargain if restful snore-free nights are important to you and your marriage.

How can I permanently get rid of snoring?

15 snoring remedies

  1. Lose weight if you are overweight.
  2. Sleep on your side.
  3. Raise up the head of your bed.
  4. Use nasal strips or an external nasal dilator.
  5. Treat chronic allergies.
  6. Correct structural problems in your nose.
  7. Limit or avoid alcohol before bed.
  8. Avoid taking sedatives before bed.

Does laser treatment stop snoring?

Numerous studies have concluded that laser treatment (also known as uvulopalatoplasty) is not a good treatment alternative for snoring. This treatment is associated with short-term symptom improvement, but many people complain of the recurrence of snoring after around 2 years of surgery.

Can you stop snoring permanently?

To eliminate snoring and prevent sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend a device called a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. A CPAP machine delivers just enough air pressure to a mask to keep your upper airway passages open, preventing snoring and sleep apnea.

Do snoring strips work?

Like many other OTC treatments, these products may temporarily reduce snoring due to infrequent nasal blockage or sinus congestion, often associated with temporary illnesses such as the flu or a cold, but there is little evidence to suggest that nasal strips help treat or prevent more chronic snoring related to …

How can I stop snoring permanently?

To prevent or quiet snoring, try these tips:

  1. If you’re overweight, lose weight.
  2. Sleep on your side.
  3. Raise the head of your bed.
  4. Nasal strips or an external nasal dilator.
  5. Treat nasal congestion or obstruction.
  6. Limit or avoid alcohol and sedatives.
  7. Quit smoking.
  8. Get enough sleep.

What to eat to stop snoring?

7 foods to help you stop snoring

  • 01/8Natural ways to stop snoring. Snoring is very common and is not really a disease, but can be really embarrassing for some.
  • 02/8Turmeric.
  • 03/8​Soy milk.
  • 04/8Peppermint.
  • 05/8​Onions.
  • 06/8Olive oil.
  • 07/8​Honey.
  • 08/8​Fish.

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.

Does laser treatment for snoring work?

Is there a snoring treatment in Brisbane Queensland?

Sleep apnea treatments and snoring treatments performed in our Brisbane clinic using unique laser technology are changing the lives of snorers via a pain-free procedure. We are Queensland’s leading Sleep Apnea Clinic Brisbane specialists and are proud of the new, cutting-edge technology we use.

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 does the nightlase treatment for snoring work?

NightLase provides a non-invasive, virtually pain-free treatment. There is no cutting, bleeding, stitches or scarring. The laser produces the heat of a ‘warm cup of tea’ as it’ is being used to strengthen the tissues at the back of the throat that cause obstruction. There is no post-operative pain or recovery period.

Are there Medicare rebates for nightlase snoring treatment?

NightLase snoring treatment will be helped most snorers. However, lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol, weight and age all play a part in the treatment’s success. Unfortunately, there is no Medicare rebate available for this treatment. NightLase snoring treatment is as much as half the price of snoring surgery.