Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) – Effective Surgery for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a surgical procedure designed to reduce snoring and improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by removing or reshaping excess tissue in the throat. This helps open the airway, making breathing easier during sleep.

When is it needed?

UPPP may be recommended if you have:

• Loud, disruptive snoring

• Diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea causing daytime fatigue or other health issues

• Excess throat tissue such as an enlarged uvula, soft palate, or tonsils contributing to airway blockage

The procedure

Performed under general anaesthesia, UPPP involves removing or reshaping tissues like the uvula, part of the soft palate, and sometimes the tonsils. This widens the airway and reduces vibrations causing snoring.

Benefits

• Significantly reduces or eliminates snoring

• Improves breathing during sleep and reduces sleep apnea episodes

• Enhances overall sleep quality and daytime alertness

Recovery

Most patients recover within 1–2 weeks. Sore throat, mild pain, and swallowing discomfort are common initially but improve with time and care.

Mr Adeel offers expert UPPP surgery with personalised treatment plans to help you breathe easier and sleep better