The Pillar® Procedure

What is it?

The Pillar® Procedure is the first implant system to treat the soft palate component of snoring and mild to moderate OSA – designed to help patients sleep better, feel better, and live better.

 

Snoring Can Be a Sign of a More Serious Problem

Snoring may also be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious medical condition that should be treated immediately. During sleep, people with OSA may stop breathing for 10 seconds or more, 10 or more times an hour.This creates serious health risks. OSA has been linked to:

• High blood pressure

• Heart disease

• Stroke

• Diminished job performance

• Increased risk of car accidents

 

The Pillar Procedure is:

Quick — Requires approximately 20 minutes

Effective — Clinically proven results with high patient and bed partner satisfaction.

Minimally Invasive — It’s a non-surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia.

 

How does it work?

 

During the Pillar Procedure, three tiny polyester implants are placed into the soft palate. These implants, together with the body’s natural fibrotic response, add structural support to and stiffen the soft palate. This structural support and stiffening reduces or eliminates the tissue vibration and/or collapse that can cause snoring and OSA.

More than 30,000 people have had the Pillar Procedure.

You and your partner deserve a good night’s sleep and a better lifestyle –