The Pillar Procedure was recently featured in the media and on “The Doctors” TV show. It’s a very quick surgical procedure where they insert thin rod shaped implants at the back of the soft palate. The implants minimize the vibration of the soft palate which causes the snoring. Please watch the video to see how it’s done.

Facts About the Pillar Procedure

• The vibration of the soft palate is the major cause of sleep apnea and snoring problems.
• This procedure is done in one in-office setting using local anesthetic. It is a completely reversible procedure.
• Dr. Kimmelman will evaluate your specific condition and determine if this is the best treatment option for you.
• It’s an FDA approved surgery that is done in a New York Clinic by doctor Charles Kimmelman.
• There’s a local anesthetic injection in the soft palate and the whole procedure took a few minutes.
• The pillar inserts have been used in medical products for many years now. They are made of a soft polyester material and are 18 mm in length.
• It may take up to three months after the implants are implanted for the soft palate to fully stiffen.
• There is less than 1% complication rate.

The Pillar Procedure Compared to Other Surgical Procedures

• It has achieved comparable results to those surgical procedures that are more aggressive.
• The Pillar Procedure does not require removing tissues, heating or chemical agents. So this procedure causes minimal discomfort.
• Most patients resume normal activities and diet the very same day.
• Other surgical treatments require a series of office visits or are performed in an operating room setting under general anesthesia.

The Pillar Procedure is conducted in Dr. Kimmelman’s office in New York. You can find out more by going to www.stopsnoringnewyork.com. Find out what’s new in snoring relief procedures. There’s always something going on at clinics and medical communities.