Airway Surgery
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgery
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can have different causes. Surgery is considered only after proper evaluation of the airway, sleep history, and non-surgical options.
Snoring is not always sleep apnea
Snoring can occur without obstructive sleep apnea, while sleep apnea involves repeated breathing interruptions during sleep. Diagnosis and severity assessment may require sleep testing.
Why evaluation matters
The obstruction may involve the nose, soft palate, tonsils, tongue base, jaw position, or multiple levels. Surgery is generally planned to match the anatomic site of obstruction rather than use a one-size-fits-all approach.
Treatment options
Depending on severity and cause, treatment may include weight management, positional therapy, nasal treatment, CPAP, oral appliances, or surgery. Surgery may be nasal, palate, tonsil, tongue-base, or skeletal depending on the case.
Expectations
Surgery may reduce obstruction or improve tolerance of other therapy, but it does not guarantee cure. Follow-up and objective reassessment may be needed.
Risks and limitations
Risks depend on the procedure and may include bleeding, infection, pain, swallowing difficulty, voice change, persistent symptoms, airway swelling, anesthesia risks, and need for further treatment.
This page is informational. It cannot determine whether surgery or another treatment is appropriate for an individual. A final plan requires examination and direct clinical consultation.
Common questions
Can nose surgery cure sleep apnea?
Nasal surgery may improve airflow or CPAP tolerance in selected patients, but sleep apnea often has multiple airway causes.
Why is sleep evaluation discussed before surgery?
When sleep apnea is suspected, objective sleep evaluation is commonly important for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Is this page medical advice?
No. It is general educational information. Suitability, technique, recovery, risks, and cost require direct clinical consultation.
Can the consultation be online first?
An initial online consultation may be possible. International patients often begin by sharing photos and goals with the clinic team before travelling to Istanbul.
Can function and appearance be treated together?
In many nasal procedures, breathing and appearance are evaluated together. The final plan depends on anatomy and examination.