Surgery By Means of Radiofrequency

Today surgeries made by means of radiofrequency are preferred for the nasal obstruction because of concha and for snoring caused by soft palate prolapse.  Uvula, soft palate and tongue base interventions by radiofrequency are one of the latest techniques developed in this area.

It can be applied for cases where droopy and fine textured soft palate causes snoring and where concha grows and blocks the ear canal.

It is a surgical method, in which heat is generated on the target tissue by means of radiofrequency energy and thus volume reduction is achieved.  Radiofrequency energy at a very low level is utilized.  Application method is simple, however sometimes 2nd session is required.  Mostly radiofrequency procedures are achieved under local anesthesia and in half-sitting position.  It can be applied within several minutes according to the region it is applied and patient may go to home in the same hour. This method does not necessitate general anesthesia, and does not cause any loss in the soft palate functions.  4 to 6 weeks should pass in order to see the effect of the treatment.