Sleep Apnea

There are several treatment options available. An initial treatment may consist of using a nasal CPAP machine that delivers pressurized oxygen through a nasal mask to limit obstruction at night. One of the surgical options is an uvulo-palato-pharyngo-plasty (UPPP), which is performed in the back of the soft palate and throat. A similar procedure is sometimes done with the assistance of a laser and is called a laser assisted uvulo-palato-plasty (LAUPP). In other cases, a radio-frequency probe is utilized to tighten the soft palate. These procedures usually performed under light IV sedation in the office.

In more complex cases, the bones of the upper and lower jaw may be repositioned to increase the size of the airway (orthognathic surgery). This procedure is done in the hospital under general anesthesia and requires a one to two day overnight stay in the hospital.

Contact Us

* All indicated fields must be completed.
Please include non-medical questions and correspondence only.

Our Offices

41301 12th St W
Suite A
Palmdale, CA 93551

23823 Valencia Blvd
Suite 150
Valencia, CA 91355

900 Heritage Drive
Building B
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Accessibility Toolbar