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As the first FDA-cleared implantable treatment for sleep apnea and snoring, the Pillar Procedure offers a less-invasive, less painful and less costly treatment alternative. The Pillar Procedure is designed to restore or stiffen the palate, a contributor in nearly 80 percent of patients suffering from sleep apnea and snoring. Dr. Kimmelman specializes in this treatment and will evaluate your specific condition to determine if it’s the best treatment option for you.

The Pillar Procedure: A Logical Alternative

The Pillar Procedure is a minimally invasive, first-line treatment option for mild to moderate palatal sleep apnea and snoring. The procedure places three tiny inserts in the patient’s soft palate, causing the palate to stiffen. The stiffening helps to prevent or lessen blockages of the airway – effectively treating sleep apnea and substantially reducing the severity of snoring in most individuals. Pillar inserts are 18 mm in length and made from a woven soft polyester material that has been used for many years in implantable medical products. The Pillar Procedure is conducted in a single, short, in-office setting using local anesthetic and is completely reversible.

More than 80 percent of OSA clinical trial patients – and their partners – would recommend the Pillar Procedure.

 



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The Pillar Procedure offers:

  1. A simple treatment with minimal risk – The Pillar Procedure is performed in one brief office visit under local anesthetic and has shown a less than one percent complication rate (partial extrusions). Other mechanical or surgical treatments require either a life-long therapy, a series of office visits, or are performed in an operating room setting under general anesthesia.
  2. Minimal discomfort – The Pillar Procedure does not require chemical agents, heating or removing tissue. Therefore, the procedure causes minimal discomfort and most patients resume normal diet and activities the same day.
  3. Proven results – The Pillar Procedure has achieved comparable results to those of more aggressive surgical procedures, with very low complications. Most patients soon report a noticeable, long-lasting reduction in snoring. In nearly 80 percent of patients in an obstructive sleep apnea clinical study, the severity of sleep apnea was reduced.