The Pillar Procedure is a simple, safe, and minimally-invasive treatment for snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea.  The procedure is a simple treatment that the skilled and knowledgeable physicians of the Atlanta Snoring Institute can complete in a single office visit taking less than half an hour.  It has proven to be successful in reducing snoring and improving sleep apnea on its own, but it can also be used in combination with other treatments.  If your soft palate is contributing to your snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, the Pillar Procedure may be a good option for you.  A qualified Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor can determine if it's the right procedure to help you.

How is the Pillar Procedure performed?

During the Pillar Procedure, three tiny polyester implants are placed along the soft palate using a small delivery tool without incisions or stitches.  The treatment focuses on the soft palate, the area on the top of the mouth that can contribute to snoring and obstruction of breathing while one is asleep.  Over following weeks after the Pillar Procedure is completed, the implants work together with the body's natural fibrotic response and add structural support to the soft palate.  This structural support strengthens the soft palate, reducing the tissue vibration that can cause snoring.  The palatal tissue collapse that can obstruct the upper airway and cause obstructive sleep apnea is drastically reduced, leading to better respiration and a better night’s sleep.  Patients who have had the sleep apnea Pillar Procedure performed report feeling more rested and more energy and alertness during the day.

Advantages of the Pillar Procedure at the Atlanta Snoring Institute

The skilled physicians of the Atlanta Snoring Institute are experts in their fields of practice and have decades of experience in the treating sleep apnea, snoring, and other sleep disorders.  The Atlanta Snoring Institute has been performing the Pillar Procedure since 2006 and performs more Pillar Procedures than any other practice in Georgia. The main benefit of the sleep apnea Pillar Procedure is that it is less invasive and painful than other traditional surgical procedures used to prevent snoring in patients.  Best of all, the entire procedure can be completed in one short visit to the ASI office, usually taking less than thirty minutes to complete.  The procedure also does not require the recovery periods of more invasive treatments, enabling the patient to experience immediate results and get back to work without delay.   The procedure has been proven to reduce snoring in most people and has been shown in clinical tests to reduce sleep apnea in more than eighty percent of patients.   It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a certified treatment and the Pillar Procedure snoring treatment is rapidly growing in popularity because of its ease and effectiveness.