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Snoring

LAUP snoring procedure was invented by Professor Yves Kamami it addresses the root cause of snoring. He has treated 30,000 snorers at The Private Clinic.

Addresses the root cause of snoring

LAUP snoring was by Yves Kamami

He has 30,000 at The Clinic

15 minute treatment

Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Committee for The Private Clinic.
Last Reviewed September 17th 2021

The Private Clinic no longer offer the snoring Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) procedure.

If you snore of a septum our Plastic Surgeons will be able to the of the septum, via a minor , also called a Septo-Rhinoplasty, and get your breathing back on track.

The best way to find out what is your snoring is to come in and see us, we have been treating patients for for over 40 years. Book a .

Snoring can have a devastating effect on relationships and can cause a number of for sufferers as a result of disturbed sleep. Recent research has shown that over 70% of people who try over-the-counter snoring cures do not get the relief they had hoped for.

The Private Clinic has been  people with snoring and sleep problems for the past 30 years and have treated more patients than any other UK clinic. We offer the latest non-invasive laser and radio procedures to tackle the most common causes of snoring, including blocked and stuffy nose and excess vibration of the soft palate and uvula. If you have tried over the counter treatments without success, this 15 minutes stop procedure could be the you’ve been looking for.

If you don’t snore, you are more than likely to know someone who does – 19% and 40% of adults snore when they sleep, and that percentage climbs even higher, particularly for men, as we age. It’s a nuisance for bed partners, but researchers say we shouldn’t be so quick to write off or other forms of while asleep as mere annoyances; instead, they could have other health effects.

Laser Assisted Uvuloplatoplasty (LAUP) for Snoring

is a form of sleep apnea, in which people stop for a few seconds or several minutes dozens of times in an hour. Any disruption of breathing during sleep can affect the brain. have found that people with sleep apnea tended to memory problems and other signs of mild cognitive (MCI), memory loss and earlier than people without such sleep .

can have a effect on relationships and can cause a number of problems for as a result of sleep. Recent research has shown that over 70% of people who try over-the-counter snoring cures do not get the relief they had hoped for. This is because there is no one ‘cure’ for snoring. Some people sleep on their back and this causes their tongue to roll back, others have problems with stuffy or , while other people snore because they’re overweight.

Snoring is caused on two levels:

The two areas generally make up 100% of the snoring noise.  Dr Kamami can improve the top note noise from the nose and throat with the LAUP procedure. This however cannot take away the noise caused by the tongue.

At The Private Clinic our ENT specialist Dr Kamami often treats patients with Nasal if the tongue is a factor to . Laser Assisted partial turbinectomy is a minor using the CO2 laser to air entry to the nose.

both treatments often the very loud and disruptive noise (the one that keeps awake!) and in effect reduces the noise made by the tongue.  This will also, in most cases cease the snoring noise when sitting (for example on trains and planes). The best option is to come in an see Dr Kamami, he is an expert in his field and he will be able to access the best way for you.

The Advantages of our LAUP Laser Snoring Treatments include:

ENT Surgeon,  Yves Kamami,  Specialist,  GMC Number: is the inventor of the LAUP (Laser Uvula Palatoplasty) . Since then over 40,000 LAUP procedures have been in the UK.  Our has been  in The Times. Professor Yves Kamami is available at our  clinic

What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been patients for over 40 years with thousands of people their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised . We have a team of friendly nurses and expert surgeons who the importance of this and will support you throughout your with us.

The Private Clinic no longer offer the Laser (LAUP) procedure.

Your procedure will start with a with ENT Surgeon, Yves Kamami.

During this he will:

You will then be allocated a dedicated coordinator who will be your point of contact should you wish to go ahead with treatment.

In the interests of safety all our are against our selection . Following your consultation your history will be and the pre-operative nurse will advise on pre-operative tests

They will also advise you of any precautions you need to take in the days or weeks leading up to your and advise on any medication that you should stop taking before your procedure.

The Clinic no longer offer the Laser Assisted (LAUP) procedure.

Our snoring procedures are at our London Harley Street clinic where you would have had your original consultation. Treatment time is usually around minutes.

We offer two types of snoring treatments:

Laser Assisted (LAUP)

Laser Partial

This is a of the LAUP procedure where the CO2 laser is instead used to air entry into the nose to reduce areas that are within the nose or septum.

In some cases, you may be referred to a surgeon for if our Consultant ENT Surgeon feels it may be more effective for you.

Once the procedure is complete, you will be free to leave the clinic and return home. Your surgeon will you with aftercare advice and to take during your .

A member of our nursing team will call you usually the day following your to ensure you are well following your . You will have information on how to contact your clinic or nursing team should you have any worries or at any point 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Following LAUP surgery, you should expect to moderate to severe pain or for 10 to 14 days. Alcohol and acidic substances should be avoided for 2 weeks after the procedure.

Following a Laser Partial Turbinectomy you can expect to following surgery with some mild pain. The nose may feel blocked for 8-10 days.

It’s usually recommended to take 1-2 days off work depending on the nature of your . Exercise should be avoided for at least a week following your treatment.

A 6-week appointment will have been arranged with your surgeon. You will be able to discuss the results of and if any further procedures are .

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are lots of solutions out there to help with snoring.

Being at an ideal weight, reducing alcohol consumption, stopping smoking and sleeping on your side are some of our best recommendations to help you at home.

However in some cases, a may be to help solve nasal issues which may be to your snoring.

focus on nasal issues such as a deviated septum (Septoplasty) or nasal . This as a result can help reduce snoring once healed.

This largely on the for your .

Being overweight: if you have a collar size of 16½ inches or greater, you may not have the muscle tone needed to keep the airway open sufficiently at night to allow normal breathing. This is why a person with a short fat neck is at an increased risk of snoring. Men tend to get fat around their necks and waists, whereas women seem to put on weight around the thighs. However, this very often changes for women following and by the time women have their 70s they are just as likely to be as men of the same age. Weight loss with accompanying OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling around the neck area will certainly help to .

Sleeping position: while on your back, your tongue, your chin and any excess fatty tissue under your chin may relax back and squash your airway. on your side could prevent this.

Alcohol: alcohol slows the brain’s responses, the to relax even more than during a normal night’s sleep. The added relaxation of the musculature causes the to . Furthermore, may induce obstructive sleep apnoea (where breathing stops for short periods during sleep) in individuals who are otherwise just . Additionally, causes nasal airway and that increases the airway when breathing.

However, if you are not heavily and snore at all times, regardless of your alcohol consumption, your snoring could be caused by a stuffy nose or a  nose.

If your is caused by an enlarged uvula, we no longer offer LAUP treatment for this.

Rhinoplasty 

A procedure on nasal issues such as a blocked nose or deviated septum (Septoplasty). If your is to be caused by a nasal or deviated septum then this can help to reduce your .

Prices for our Functional procedures such as Septoplasty which can help reduce snoring starts from £8,100.

A more quote for your treatment can be provided following a with one of our Plastic Surgeons.

with our Plastic Surgeons are £100.

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