Women’s Health Services of Maryland
NIGHTLASE

NightLase Snoring and Apnea Treatment in Baltimore, MD

NightLase Treatment is a patented, fast, non-invasive and friendly way of increasing the quality of a patient’s sleep. NightLase lessens the effects of sleep apnea and decreases the amplitude of snoring through the use of gentle, superficial Er:YAG laser light. No anesthesia is used in this treatment. Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland is happy to offer non surgical snoring and sleep apnea treatment to patients residing in Baltimore, Annapolis, Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Washington, DC, and the surrounding Maryland communities.

What is NightLase?

NightLase® Laser Snoring Therapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical procedure that uses a laser to tighten and shrink the uvula, soft palate, and surrounding tissues, thereby reducing or eliminating snoring. The muscles of the airway become firmer and are less prone to collapse.

Collapsibility of the upper airway (pharynx) in combination with anatomical predisposition (having a narrower airway or large tongue, for example) is the primary cause of snoring and sleep apnea, otherwise known as Sleep Disordered Breathing. This is due to fundamental changes in pharyngeal muscle tone and reflex responses during sleep.

How does NightLase Treatment work?

NightLase Laser Snoring Therapy produces a tightening effect by causing by the contraction of collagen in these tissues. This technique has been used for years in other disciplines with applications in vaginal rejuvenation and smoothing of facial wrinkles, for example, but has only recently been applied to the oral cavity. The treatment is performed in our office, and you will not need to sleep wearing any oral appliances.

During NightLase treatment laser light heats the tissue, causing tightening of the tissue which leads to an attenuation of the sound of the patients snoring and a lessening of the effects of sleep apnea. The procedure is performed in two simple steps:

Step 1: PRECONDITIONING
The laser light preheats the tissue.
Step 2: TISSUE STRENGTHENING
Laser light strengthens the tissue.

How many NightLase Treatment Sessions Will I Need?

A full course of NightLase treatment is comprised of three separate treatment sessions over a six week period. The final result of the treatment has been shown to last up to a year. When the patients or their loved ones notice the effects of eroding, another round of treatment can be performed.

Most patients experience improvement the night of their first session, but maximum results are typically not seen until after the completion of the third session.

Over 80% of patients notice a significant reduction in the intensity, duration, and frequency of their snoring. Like all laser tightening therapies, results fade after some time and touch-up sessions are required to maintain results.

Benefits of NightLase Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

  • Non-invasive
  • Increases the quality of a patient’s sleep
  • Lessen the effects of snoring and sleep apnea
  • One treatment takes about 15 minutes.
  • No anesthesia is needed as the treatment is largely painless.
  • Three treatments across two months often lead to complete results, but improvements are generally experienced after just one treatment.

Is there any downtime with NightLase Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment?

There is no downtime with after NightLase treatment. NightLase is easy to perform and has an extremely high success rate in producing a positive change in sleep patterns. Research has shown that NightLase reduces and attenuates snoring and provides an effective, non-invasive way to lessen the effects of sleep apnea. NightLase requires no device to be worn during sleep, involves no chemical treatment, and no anesthesia. It is a gentle and easy way for the patient and their loved ones to regain a good night’s rest.
Contact the specialists at Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland to discuss possible treatment options. We serve residents in Baltimore, Annapolis, Glen Burnie and the surrounding Maryland communities.
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