non-invasive snoring treatment - NightLase

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Nightlase® is a minimally invasive laser treatment that reduces the severity of snoring and as a result, improves sleep quality.  The treatment is recommended when snoring is a result of tissue vibration in the back of the throat.  For patients with sleep apnea, Nightlase® can be used in conjunction with other therapies.

Nightlase® therapy uses a Fotona Er:YAG laser is a special SMOOTH® Mode to gently heat the soft palate and area around the tonsils which results in tightening of soft tissues by tightening collagen and production of new collagen fibers.  The resulting tightening of soft tissues helps keep the airway open and reduces vibrations.

Patients commonly report:

  • Reduced snoring

  • Easier breathing

  • Better sleep

  • Improvement in daytime sleepiness

  • Improvement in concentration

  • Improvements noticed by partners, who also sleep better from the reduction in snoring

Treatment consists of three short sessions, no special preparation is required, and no downtime.

What to expect during treatment:

The laser probe is inserted into the oral cavity and you may feel heat during treatment, but not pain.  The treatment typically takes about 20 minutes.

After the treatment there are typically no side effects.

The risks of treatment are minimal and consist of the rare possibility of a blister of the mucosa (wet skin) of the soft palate.

Some patients notice improvement after the first treatment, with full results developing by 8 weeks following the treatment sessions, as collagen production increases in the treated tissues.

Common Questions

  • At Midwest Laser Centre a consultation is required prior to booking treatment to ensure you are a candidate and that there are no contraindications.  There will be a questionnaire to fill out about your snoring history. An examination of the back of your mouth (oropharynx and soft palate) will help determine if you will benefit from treatment.

  • Nightlase® treatment can improve symptoms of sleep apnea but is not a replacement for the gold standard therapy of sleep apnea, which is a CPAP device (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).

  • Results typically last a year, with treatment recommended yearly for maintenance. Some individuals may experience worsening of symptoms before that interval, while others do not require repeat treatment for up to two years.

  • The Nightlase® protocol consists of three treatments, typically booked as initial treatment followed by a treatment at two weeks and six weeks following your first treatment.  Peak results occur 6 to 8 weeks after completion of the treatment series.

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