NightLase® for Better Sleep
NightLase® – Laser Snoring Treatment
Fotona’s NightLase® therapy is a non-invasive, patient-friendly laser treatment for increasing the quality of a patient’s sleep. NightLase reduces the effects of sleep apnea and decreases the amplitude of snoring by means of a gentle, laser-induced tightening effect caused by the contraction of collagen in the oral mucosa tissue.
More than 40% of people snore and while many factors can contribute to poor sleep, we all know getting quality sleep is essential for optimal health.
Snoring occurs when air is not able to move freely through your nose and mouth during sleep. This is due to a narrowing of your airway, which causes tissues to vibrate and make audible sound.
Sleep deprivation as a result of snoring and sleep disordered breathing has a negative impact on health and quality of life. Snorers can experience tiredness, morning headaches, irritability, and dry mouth. Studies have also shown a link between snoring and increased risks for other health conditions including hypertension, heart attack, stroke, anxiety and depression, weight gain and worsening type II diabetes.
What is NightLase®?
NightLase® is a fast, groundbreaking laser procedure for the treatment of snoring, offered exclusively with Fotona® Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers. It is a non-invasive, painless, and effective way of reducing or eliminating snoring.
What are the advantages?
- Increases the quality of sleep
- Potential alternative to CPAP or oral appliances
- Non-invasive
- No anesthesia or needles required
- Very little downtime
How does NightLase® work?
Laser light is used to gently heat the tissues of the airway causing a tightening effect to help keep your airway open. As we age, the structures inside the mouth lose collagen and become lax, which can lead to snoring. By tightening these tissues, snoring is reduced or eliminated.
NightLase® requires no anesthesia and is quick, comfortable, and effective. You can resume your daily routine immediately afterwards.
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New to our clinic? What to expect:
First time patients to the clinic will have an hour long intake with the doctor, to review symptoms and to establish care.
Most patients require three to six treatment sessions to realize the full benefits of the procedure, though many notice improvements after the first session. *Treatments are scheduled three weeks apart.
During the procedure, your mouth will feel warm, but not uncomfortable. The process is quick, requiring only 30-minute sessions. You may experience a mild sore throat for a few days.
Pricing:
Initial consult for the doctor can be billed to in-network insurance companies. Our out of network pricing ranges from 240-280. A super bill can be provided to submit to your insurance for out of network reimbursement.
Single Treatment: 500.00 * not billable to insurance
Treatment packages: 1500.00 for a series of 3 treatments. * not billable to insurance
Find out if NightLase® is right for you:
Call us to schedule a free phone 15 minute consult to start getting better sleep right away
CALL US AT 206-535-7527 TO SCHEDULE
Doctors that are providing this service at our clinic:
Testimonial:
“My experience with the 3 sessions of Nightlase laser to reduce my snoring was easy and fast. Dr. Ikeda’s private office is small and quiet. Face and throat photo’s are done first and then a numbing gel is applied to the tongue and throat. While laying down, she begins with under the tongue (I placed my tongue to the roof of my mouth) and then to other areas of the mouth to tighten the tissue, the handheld laser sounds like snaps but I felt nothing. The most difficult for me was opening my airway when she did my uvula/throat, to do this, I had to breath out loud or sing out “laaa”. After the appointment, I could eat and drink anything and when the numbing gel wore off, it felt like a sore throat when swallowing and is gone the next day. The result was a decreased amount of snoring (and noise) and this is easier than wearing my snoregaurd.”
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