If you’re considering hyoid suspension surgery for sleep apnea, you might wonder if you can get any other procedures done at the same time for even better results.
Dr. David O. Volpi is a board-certified ENT and sleep apnea expert at eos Sleep in Park Avenue and Central Park, New York. He specializes in hyoid suspension surgery to reposition the hyoid bone, open the airway, and reduce sleep apnea symptoms. In many cases, Dr. Volphi can combine hyoid surgery with other procedures.
Benefits of Combining Hyoid Suspension Surgery With Other Procedures
Combining hyoid suspension surgery with other treatments has a few big advantages:
- It lets us treat multiple areas of airway obstruction in a single surgical session.
- Many patients experience greater improvements in breathing and sleep quality.
- It can make hyoid suspension surgery even more effective in relieving sleep apnea.
- Your results should last longer, so you’re less likely to need additional surgeries in the future.
Common Procedures Combined With Hyoid Suspension
Here are the more common procedures we perform alongside hyoid suspension at eos Sleep:
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): Involves surgically removing excess tissue from the throat to help further clear your airway.
- Radiofrequency Procedures: We use radiofrequency energy for palate coblation (shrinking tissue in the soft palate) and ablation of the tongue (shrinking tissue at the base of the tongue). Both procedures help keep the airway open and improve sleep quality.
- Pillar Procedure: We place small implants in your soft palate to make it firmer and prevent it from collapsing.
- Nasal Surgeries: Fixing blockages in the nose through surgery like septoplasty or balloon sinuplasty can help you breathe better and boost the results of hyoid suspension.
Get a Customized Treatment Plan for Your Sleep Apnea
Deciding whether to combine hyoid suspension with other procedures depends on your specific anatomy and the severity of your sleep apnea.
Dr. Volphi will thoroughly evaluate your condition to decide the best plan of action. While combining procedures may extend recovery time, it’s also a more comprehensive solution that leads to long-term improvement.
To learn more about which procedures we can add to your hyoid suspension, call eos Sleep today at 212-873-6036 and book a consultation. Our main goal is to help you sleep better and live healthier.