UPPP Treatment Information

Traditional uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or laser assisted patatoplasty (LAUP) are performed in order to improve communication of airflow between the back of the nose and the back of the throat. As a consequence of trimming the elongated uvula and elongated/redundant soft palate, there is generally a significant decrease in snoring, although not necessarily a resolution of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. A very distinct disadvantage of the palatal/tonsillar procedures has been one of pain with a long postoperative period of recuperation (approximately 1-2 weeks out of work)

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