How Long Do The Benefits Of The Injection Snoreplasty Procedure Last?
This is a new procedure, with the earliest international experience being from the year 2000.
A quantity of the earlier patients continues to show good benefits and satisfactory reduction in snoring, and this is certainly noticed in the majority of treated patients properly selected.
Nevertheless, until a five and ten year experience with the procedure has emerged, it is not possible to at this stage indicate what the longer term results and their effects on patient snoring will be.
There can be no assurance that Injection Snoreplasty will work in any particular patient. While the majority of patients get a good outcome, as in all other procedures, a certain number of patients will be unsuccessful.
Some of the patients may be assisted by a repeat injection but not necessarily all patients.
What Are The Benefits Of Injection Snoreplasty?
In mild selected cases, this new procedure appears to be generally safe, is relatively painless and quick to perform. After the procedure experience is very tolerable, with most patients going back to work the following day.
The primary results have been promising and seen in many cases to equal the results from more complex procedures such as a laser palatoplasty and radiowave palatoplasty (Somnoplasty).
This procedure may well be unsuccessful where the causes of snoring are elsewhere in the nose or deeper in the throat, such as at the back of the tongue.
Appropriate diagnosis following a full history and examination is essential to the recommendation to performing this procedure.
Nevertheless even where problems exist in other locations of the airway, the relative simplicity of Injection Snoreplasty may make this an intermediate step for temporary partial relief of snoring whilst awaiting the opportunity for a more extended procedure which may require time away from work.
What Is The Cost Of Injection Snoreplasty?
The cost of this procedure will vary according to medical costs in different countries. For illustration, in Australia at Dr Lewkovitz’s Sydney practice, the costs of the Snoreplasty procedure are approximately $A500, per injection plus relevant consultation fees. Then a follow up injection may be required at a later time ranging from two to three months to one year after the procedure.
The cost of Injection Snoreplasty is not rebated by insurance funds within Australia at this time.
What Follow Up Appointments Are Required After Injection Snoreplasty?
In Dr Lewkovitz’s practice, patients are seen one week after the procedure. If everything is going well at this stage, further follow up is arranged at two months, six months and one year.
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