LAUP -- Laser Assisted UvuloPalatoplasty--removal of a portion of the edge of the palate and the uvula, sometimes in several stages, to decrease the amount of "floppy" tissue that vibrates as one snores
Uvulopalatoplasty -- removal of a portion of the palate and lateral pharyngeal soft tissues to decrease the upper pharyngeal obstruction in a person with sleep apnea.
Removal of Salivary Glands & Tumors -- usually done for non-cancerous lumps. These surgeries often require identifying nerves to the facial muscles that go through or very close to these glands. Damage to any of these nerve branches can result in weakness of part or all of one side of the face.
Elaine AckrilUK My sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Treatment- trips and it has been almost 5 months since I did my procedure. I feel wonderful with my new flat tummy. The compliments that I have received from my family, friends and co-workers instill th...
