Results

Research has shown that, in some people, the pillar procedure can effectively treat snoring and mild sleep apnea. However, it doesn't work for everyone, and further study is needed to determine who the best candidates are.

You or your bed partner may notice a decrease in snoring or episodes of breathing cessation from sleep apnea immediately after the procedure. However, because your soft palate may become more rigid over time as the tissue hardens around the implants, it may take a few months to get the full effect of the implants.

The pillar procedure may be beneficial, but because the operation is relatively new, it's uncertain if the effects of the implants will last beyond short-term relief.