{"id":987,"date":"2025-01-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/?p=987"},"modified":"2026-02-22T20:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:46:55","slug":"surgery-for-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Is surgery good for apnea? You must know these 3 surgical treatments for apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"seo-highlight\">\n  <div class=\"seo-icon\">\ud83d\ude34<\/div>\n  <div>\n    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%9C%83%E5%A5%BD%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E5%85%88%E6%90%9E%E6%87%82%E3%80%8C%E9%98%BB%E5%A1%9E%E9%BB%9E%E3%80%8D%E6%89%8D%E9%81%B8%E5%B0%8D%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93\"><\/span>Will surgery cure sleep apnea? Understanding the &quot;blockage point&quot; is crucial for choosing the right surgery.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/\" title=\"Surgery for apnea\" target=\"_blank\">Surgery for apnea<\/a>The core goal is to remove the &quot;obstruction&quot; that causes snoring and airway collapse. Surgery for sleep apnea is a major decision for patients; after all, surgery is no small matter.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/\" title=\"Fenghua United Clinic\">Fenghua United Clinic<\/a>We will take you through the three surgical methods for apnea surgery. Then come and watch with us~\n    <\/p>\n    <p class=\"tip-text\">Recommended clinic for sleep apnea in Taipei - Feng Hua United Clinic<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%9C%83%E5%A5%BD%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E5%85%88%E6%90%9E%E6%87%82%E3%80%8C%E9%98%BB%E5%A1%9E%E9%BB%9E%E3%80%8D%E6%89%8D%E9%81%B8%E5%B0%8D%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93\" >Will surgery cure sleep apnea? Understanding the &quot;blockage point&quot; is crucial for choosing the right surgery.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E8%A6%81%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\" >Is surgery necessary for apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%9C%83%E5%A5%BD%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\" >Is surgery good for apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E7%9A%84%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\" >What are the surgical options for sleep apnea?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E6%87%B8%E5%A3%85%E8%85%AD%E5%92%BD%E6%88%90%E5%BD%A2%E8%A1%93\" >Suspuropalatopharyngoplasty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E8%88%8C%E5%BA%95%E5%89%8D%E7%BD%AE%E8%A1%93\" >tongue base anterior placement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93\" >Orthognathic surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%BD%E8%A1%A8\" >List of surgical methods for apnea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BA%BA%E9%81%A9%E5%90%88%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\" >Who is suitable for surgery to treat apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\" >What are the risks of surgery for apnea (orthognathic surgery)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80_FAQ_%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C\" >Sleep apnea surgery FAQ: Common questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#Q1%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E8%A6%81%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\" >Q1: Is surgery always necessary for sleep apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#Q2%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%9C%83%E5%A5%BD%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E6%95%88%E6%9E%9C%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E8%A9%95%E4%BC%B0%EF%BC%9F\" >Q2: Will surgery cure sleep apnea? How is the outcome assessed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#Q3%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0%E6%8F%90%E5%88%B0%E7%9A%843%E7%A8%AE%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%B7%AE%E5%88%A5%E6%98%AF%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%EF%BC%9F\" >Q3: What are the surgical options for sleep apnea? What are the differences between the three surgical procedures mentioned in the article?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#Q4%EF%BC%9A%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%EF%BC%88MMA%EF%BC%89%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E8%A2%AB%E8%A6%96%E7%82%BA%E4%B8%AD%E9%87%8D%E5%BA%A6%E6%82%A3%E8%80%85%E7%9A%84%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E9%81%B8%E9%A0%85%EF%BC%9F\" >Q4: Why is orthognathic surgery (MMA) considered an important option for patients with moderate to severe jaw problems?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#Q5%EF%BC%9A%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BA%BA%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83%E9%81%A9%E5%90%88%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\" >Q5: Who are the best candidates for surgery to treat sleep apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#Q6%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%EF%BC%88%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%EF%BC%89%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%EF%BC%9F\" >Q6: What are the potential risks of surgery (orthognathic surgery) for sleep apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/surgery-for-sleep-apnea\/#Q7%EF%BC%9A%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E6%88%91%E4%B8%8D%E6%83%B3%E6%88%B4_CPAP%EF%BC%8C%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E5%B0%B1%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83%E9%81%A9%E5%90%88%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\" >Q7: If I don&#039;t want to wear CPAP, is surgery necessarily a better option?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E8%A6%81%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is surgery necessary for apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  Discussing<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea\/\" title=\"apnea\">apnea<\/a>During treatment, we can use the therapy<strong>They are divided into two main categories: conservatives and activists.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>conservative<\/strong>It is generally recommended to first try non-surgical methods, such as lifestyle modifications, weight loss, and the use of positive pressure ventilation (CPAP), to improve the patient&#039;s symptoms. The advantages of these methods are...<strong>Lower risk and does not require hospitalization, but has the disadvantage that it may have limited effectiveness in some severe cases<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In comparison,<strong>Activists<\/strong>They believe that surgery can directly improve the structure of the airway, thereby significantly reducing the frequency and severity of sleep apnea. Although surgery may carry higher risks and longer recovery times,<strong>For some patients who cannot receive CPAP or are diagnosed with moderate to severe disease, surgery may be the only effective solution.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n<p>conservative therapy<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>advantage<\/strong>: Low risk, no need for hospitalization<\/li>\n  <li><strong>shortcoming<\/strong>: Limited effect on moderate to severe cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n<p>positive therapy<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>advantage<\/strong>: Can directly improve the structure<\/li>\n  <li><strong>shortcoming<\/strong>: High cost and long recovery time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n  <p class=\"cta-text\">\n    What should I do if conservative treatment fails?<strong>Orthognathic surgery is a lifesaver for patients with moderate to severe apnea!<\/strong><br \/>Fenghua United Clinic provides professional treatment to help you get rid of respiratory crisis!\n  <\/p>\n  <div class=\"cta-buttons\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZX6wXkc\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">line reservation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%9C%83%E5%A5%BD%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is surgery good for apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mt-5\">\n  Based on clinical experience, for patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea...<strong>After undergoing orthognathic surgery, their symptoms all improved significantly.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"I always wake up in the middle of my sleep and almost can\u2019t breathe! # Orthognathic Surgery # Sleep Apnea\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PnKfSye7Uh4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-5\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/treatment\/\" title=\"Orthognathic surgery\">Orthognathic surgery<\/a>It can expand the upper respiratory tract and reduce airway obstruction, thereby reducing the frequency of nighttime apnea and allowing patients to no longer suffer from respiratory treatment.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In addition, the recovery process after orthognathic surgery is also very important. Patients need to follow the doctor\u2019s instructions for post-operative care, including regular follow-up visits and paying attention to diet.<strong>Promote wound healing and reduce risk of complications<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"solution-tip\">Overall, most patients who choose surgery after evaluation will achieve good results.<\/div>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/choosing-orthognathic-surgery\/\" title=\"Unable to wear a ventilator? MMA orthognathic surgery with an 85% success rate (TP3T): a stable option for moderate to severe sleep apnea.\">Further Reading: Can&#039;t Keep Up with a Breathing Machine? MMA Orthognathic Surgery with an 85% Success Rate (TP3T): A Stable Option for Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E7%9A%84%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What are the surgical options for sleep apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"post-info-3\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%87%B8%E5%A3%85%E8%85%AD%E5%92%BD%E6%88%90%E5%BD%A2%E8%A1%93\"><\/span>Suspuropalatopharyngoplasty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is<strong>Removal of the vasculature and tonsils, and shortening part of the soft palate<\/strong>, making the oral space appear larger, but clinical data shows that its<em>Less than 50% success rate in improving sleep apnea<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Undergo sevopharyngoplasty<em>General anesthesia is required and the recovery period is relatively long. After surgery, the wound is very painful and bleeds easily.<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In addition, since the overhang completely disappears after being cut off! When swallowing or drinking, the risk of choking will also increase, so patients should be mentally prepared.\n<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.png\" alt=\"Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is to remove the uvula and tonsils and shorten part of the soft palate to make the oral space appear larger.\" class=\"d-b m-0-a\" title=\"\">\n<p>\n  Subsequently, in order to reduce the problem of postoperative choking in patients, the medical community proposed another &quot;restorable Uvulo-Palatal Flap (UPF)&quot;. The method used was not to remove the uvula, but to yes<em>Lift the overhang upwards to free up some usable space<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  At the same time, it can also improve the looseness of the drape by tightening it without damaging the drape, thereby reducing postoperative pain and shortening the recovery period.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  But because<strong>The space removed by lifting up is smaller than the space after removing the overhang. It only improves the problem of loose overhang, but the success rate will naturally decrease.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/uvulo-palatal-flap.png\" alt=\"&quot;Restorable Uvulo-Palatal Flap (UPF)&quot; (Uvulo-Palatal Flap, UPF), lifts the uvula upward to make some available space\" class=\"d-b m-0-a\" title=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-info-3\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%88%8C%E5%BA%95%E5%89%8D%E7%BD%AE%E8%A1%93\"><\/span>tongue base anterior placement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  When we fall asleep, our head will naturally tilt back. At this time, the bottom of the tongue will touch the posterior pharyngeal wall, thus blocking the airway space.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  TONGUE BASE REPOSITIONING is to solve the problem of tongue base falling backward.<strong>Tighten the tongue muscles forward<\/strong>, so that when the patient falls asleep, the bottom of the tongue will not fall back, causing the respiratory tract to be blocked, which is more severe.<em>Suitable for patients with mild sleep apnea<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<p>Tongue base prepositioning surgery is not a way to widen the airway space, but can only improve the obstruction problem of the tongue base falling backward.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tongue-base-repositioning.png\" alt=\"TONGUE BASE REPOSITIONING tightens the tongue muscles forward so that the patient&#039;s tongue base will not fall back when sleeping.\" class=\"d-b m-0-a\" title=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-info-3\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93\"><\/span>Orthognathic surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Orthognathic airway widening surgery (Maxillo Mandibular Advancement, MMA) is the only treatment method that involves enlarging the cage.<strong>Currently the only treatment method that can simultaneously improve the obstruction of the respiratory tract caused by uvula laxity and tongue base recession.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Orthognathic surgery can consider multiple choke points at the same time (multilevel surgery, multi-level surgery) and improve them. It can even reshape facial bones and improve your face shape.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  For patients with sleep apnea, the success rate of orthognathic surgery can reach more than 95%; for example: According to &quot;Clinical Sleep Disorders&quot; written by Dr. Paul R. Carney and others (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clinical-Sleep-Disorders-Paul-Carney\/dp\/078174637X\" title=\"Clinical Sleep Disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clinical Sleep Disorders<\/a>) mentioned in the book,<em>Among 175 cases of sleep apnea, 166 were cured after orthognathic surgery (MMA), with a success rate of 95%<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  In fact, improving sleep apnea through orthognathic surgery to reshape and adjust facial bones has become a future trend in the global medical community. Abroad,<strong>As long as the sleep apnea index is judged to be moderate to high (moderate to severe) after evaluation, the patient will be directly recommended to undergo orthognathic surgery.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/multilevelsurgery.png\" alt=\"Orthognathic surgery can consider and improve multiple choke points at the same time (multilevel surgery), and can even reshape facial bones and improve your face shape.\" class=\"d-b m-0-a\" title=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n  <p class=\"cta-text\">\n    Orthognathic surgery is the treatment of choice for moderate to severe sleep apnea!<br \/>Fenghua United Clinic has helped many patients with its successful cases and professional techniques to help you embrace a new healthy life!\n  <\/p>\n  <div class=\"cta-buttons\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZX6wXkc\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">line reservation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%BD%E8%A1%A8\"><\/span>List of surgical methods for apnea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto\">\n  <table class=\"text-normal\" style=\"min-width: 700px;\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr class=\"b-primary\">\n        <th class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">Surgery name<\/th>\n        <th class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">Treatment principle<\/th>\n        <th class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">Applicable situations<\/th>\n        <th class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">Treatment effectiveness<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">\n          Suspuropalatopharyngoplasty\n        <\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">\n          Removal of excess soft tissue\n        <\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">\n          Excess soft tissue causing obstruction\n        <\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">\n          Common, with side effects\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr class=\"b-second\">\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">tongue base anterior placement<\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">Move tongue base forward<\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">Tongue base hypertrophy<\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">ordinary<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">Orthognathic surgery<\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">\n          Adjust the structure of the upper and lower jaw bones\n        <\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">\n          Abnormal jawbone or severe blockage\n        <\/td>\n        <td class=\"w-25 text-align-center vertical-align-middle\">optimal<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BA%BA%E9%81%A9%E5%90%88%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Who is suitable for surgery to treat apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  Most patients who come to Fung Wah United Clinic for sleep apnea treatment have tried various methods in the past, but the treatment results were not as good as expected, so they decided to use orthognathic surgery to completely treat the problem.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Basically, any apnea syndrome can be significantly improved through surgery. People with the following problems should have orthognathic surgery to completely treat the disease.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Those who fail conservative treatment<\/strong>: Those who cannot improve after non-surgical treatment such as CPAP.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>severe cases<\/strong>: If you have severe sleep apnea or daytime sleepiness.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Those with abnormal anatomy<\/strong>: For example, those with abnormal upper and lower jaw bones causing airway obstruction.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What are the risks of surgery for apnea (orthognathic surgery)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dr. Xie Mingji\uff5c# Orthognathic surgery # Chin surgery # Counterclockwise rotation # Sleep apnea\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CDHlMQxo8f4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-5\">Surgery has risks. Common risks include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>bleeding<\/strong>: Risk of bleeding during surgery.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Infect<\/strong>: Any surgical procedure carries the risk of infection.<\/li>\n      <li>\n        <strong>Headache<\/strong>: Some patients said they would have headaches 3-5 days after surgery, but had no obvious symptoms afterwards.\n      <\/li>\n      <li><strong>difficulty swallowing<\/strong>: Some patients may have difficulty swallowing within 1-2 weeks of surgery.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>sound changes<\/strong>: Such as hoarseness, etc.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n  Most surgical risks are caused by &quot;human&quot; factors, so you can get the best protection by looking for a professional doctor. Make an appointment at Fenghua United Clinic immediately and let us help you get back your lost sleep!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80_FAQ_%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C\"><\/span>Sleep apnea surgery FAQ: Common questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E8%A6%81%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Q1: Is surgery always necessary for sleep apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Not necessarily. Treatment is broadly divided into...<strong>&quot;Conservative therapy&quot;<\/strong>and<strong>Surgical treatment<\/strong>If through<strong>Lifestyle Adjustment<\/strong>,<strong>lose weight<\/strong>,<strong>CPAP<\/strong>If symptoms can be controlled by methods such as [list of methods], conservative methods can usually be used first; however, if [the symptoms are]...<strong>Moderate to severe<\/strong>,or<strong>Unacceptable CPAP<\/strong>,or<strong>Conservative treatment has limited effectiveness<\/strong>Only then will a further assessment be conducted to determine if surgery is necessary.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%9C%83%E5%A5%BD%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E6%95%88%E6%9E%9C%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E8%A9%95%E4%BC%B0%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Q2: Will surgery cure sleep apnea? How is the outcome assessed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    The goal of surgery is to improve the condition caused by...<strong>airway collapse<\/strong>\u7684<strong>&quot;Block point&quot;<\/strong>,make<strong>Number of nighttime breathing apneas<\/strong>and<strong>Severity decreased<\/strong>Whether it &quot;will get better&quot; depends on...<strong>Blockage location<\/strong>,<strong>Severity<\/strong>,<strong>Anatomical structure<\/strong>and<strong>Surgical options<\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0%E6%8F%90%E5%88%B0%E7%9A%843%E7%A8%AE%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%B7%AE%E5%88%A5%E6%98%AF%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Q3: What are the surgical options for sleep apnea? What are the differences between the three surgical procedures mentioned in the article?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Commonly included: \u2460 <strong>Umpraporopharyngoplasty (UPPP)<\/strong>:resection<strong>Part of soft tissue<\/strong>;\u2461 <strong>tongue base anterior placement<\/strong>:Will<strong>Tighten the muscles at the base of the tongue.<\/strong>,improve<strong>Tongue base posterior displacement<\/strong>;\u2462 <strong>Orthognathic surgery (MMA)<\/strong>:Adjustment<strong>Upper and lower jawbone structures<\/strong>\u4ee5<strong>Widening the respiratory tract<\/strong>,Can<strong>Simultaneously handle multiple blockage points<\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4%EF%BC%9A%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%EF%BC%88MMA%EF%BC%89%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E8%A2%AB%E8%A6%96%E7%82%BA%E4%B8%AD%E9%87%8D%E5%BA%A6%E6%82%A3%E8%80%85%E7%9A%84%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E9%81%B8%E9%A0%85%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Q4: Why is orthognathic surgery (MMA) considered an important option for patients with moderate to severe jaw problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Orthognathic surgery can<strong>Expanding the upper respiratory tract<\/strong>,<strong>Reduce airway obstruction<\/strong>And can<strong>Simultaneously improve<\/strong><strong>uvula relaxation<\/strong>and<strong>Tongue base posterior displacement<\/strong>The resulting congestion problem belongs to<strong>Multilevel surgery<\/strong>The treatment method, therefore for<strong>Moderate to severe<\/strong>Patients often experience significant improvement.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5%EF%BC%9A%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E4%BA%BA%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83%E9%81%A9%E5%90%88%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E6%B2%BB%E7%99%82%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Q5: Who are the best candidates for surgery to treat sleep apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Commonly includes: \u2460 <strong>Those who fail conservative treatment<\/strong>: If used<strong>CPAP<\/strong>Even after these measures, the situation remains unresolved; \u2461 <strong>severe cases<\/strong>If<strong>Severe sleep apnea<\/strong>or<strong>daytime sleepiness<\/strong>;\u2462 <strong>Those with abnormal anatomy<\/strong>:like<strong>Abnormalities in the structure of the upper and lower jaw bones<\/strong>lead to<strong>Airway obstruction<\/strong>The person.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%EF%BC%88%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%EF%BC%89%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Q6: What are the potential risks of surgery (orthognathic surgery) for sleep apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Common risks include<strong>bleeding<\/strong>,<strong>Infect<\/strong>,<strong>Headache<\/strong>(Some patients after surgery)<strong>3\u20135 days<\/strong>(more obvious)<strong>difficulty swallowing<\/strong>(Some patients may)<strong>1\u20132 weeks<\/strong>(appearing inside), and<strong>sound changes<\/strong>(like<strong>hoarse voice<\/strong>wait).\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-block\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7%EF%BC%9A%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E6%88%91%E4%B8%8D%E6%83%B3%E6%88%B4_CPAP%EF%BC%8C%E9%96%8B%E5%88%80%E5%B0%B1%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83%E9%81%A9%E5%90%88%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Q7: If I don&#039;t want to wear CPAP, is surgery necessarily a better option?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Not necessarily. The article mentions that conservatives will take the first step.<strong>Lifestyle Adjustments<\/strong>,<strong>lose weight<\/strong>,<strong>CPAP<\/strong>\u7b49<strong>non-surgical methods<\/strong>But for<strong>Unacceptable CPAP<\/strong>Or diagnosed as<strong>Moderate to severe<\/strong>For patients, surgery may be<strong>One of the effective treatment options<\/strong>It still needs to be done by<strong>Physician assessment<\/strong>The decision was made later.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surgery for apnea is a major decision for patients. After all, surgery is not a trivial matter. Here, Fenghua United Clinic will take you through the three surgical methods for apnea. 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