At Healing Hospital, we understand that sleep apnea and chronic snoring destroy quality of life, cause dangerous health complications, strain relationships, and leave you exhausted despite sleeping—requiring expert diagnosis and treatment for restoring healthy sleep. That is why our specialized Sleep Disorders Centre, led by Dr. Lovkesh Mittal—one of India’s few dedicated sleep apnea surgeons—offers comprehensive end-to-end treatment including sleep assessment, CPAP alternatives, and advanced surgical solutions under one roof, helping you breathe freely, sleep peacefully, and live energetically.
We serve patients across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and surrounding regions with complete sleep apnea care including comprehensive sleep studies with AHI score evaluation, non-surgical CPAP alternatives, multilevel sleep apnea surgery (UPPP, tongue base reduction, nasal surgery), and post-treatment follow-up. With 10,000+ sleep studies evaluated and 5000+ patients successfully freed from CPAP machines, Dr. Mittal provides proven expertise in complex sleep surgeries ensuring optimal results with patient safety and satisfaction as highest priority.
If you are searching for “best sleep apnea treatment in Chandigarh,” “CPAP free surgery,” “snoring specialist,” or “sleep disorder clinic near me,” you have found a centre where specialized sleep medicine meets advanced surgical expertise.
What is Sleep Apnea Surgery?
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What are the Types of Sleep Apnea Surgery?
UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)
Removes excess soft palate and uvula tissue blocking throat, most common sleep apnea surgery, reduces snoring and mild-moderate OSA.
Tongue Base Reduction
Reduces tongue tissue blocking airway when sleeping on back, performed using radiofrequency or coblation technology, minimal pain with effective results.
Nasal Surgery (Septoplasty/Turbinoplasty)
Corrects deviated septum and enlarged turbinates improving nasal breathing, often combined with other procedures for multilevel obstruction.
Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy
Removes enlarged tonsils and adenoids blocking airway, particularly effective in children and young adults with sleep apnea.
Multilevel Surgery
A combination of procedures addressing multiple obstruction sites in single surgery, higher success rates for moderate-severe OSA.
Hyoid Suspension
An advanced procedure repositioning hyoid bone pulling tongue forward, opens airway at tongue base level.
Who Should Consider Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Sleep apnea surgery is recommended for:
- Loud snoring
- Daytime sleepiness
- CPAP intolerance
- CPAP failure
- AHI score >15 with significant breathing pauses and oxygen desaturation
- Clear physical blockage (large tonsils, deviated septum, redundant palate)
- Cardiovascular complications, such as hypertension, heart disease worsened by untreated sleep apnea
What Happens Before, During, and After Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Before Surgery
Comprehensive Sleep Evaluation
Overnight sleep study (polysomnography) measuring AHI score, oxygen levels, breathing patterns, sleep stages, and body position effects, detailed examination identifying obstruction sites through nasoendoscopy and Müller's maneuver.
During Surgery
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia ensures complete unconsciousness and pain control, breathing tubes placed for airway protection throughout the procedure.
Multilevel Assessment
The surgeon confirms obstruction sites under anaesthesia, identifies all areas requiring treatment (nose, palate, tonsils, tongue base, throat walls).
Surgical Correction
Procedures performed based on obstruction pattern: excess soft palate removed, tonsils extracted if enlarged, tongue base reduced using radiofrequency/coblation, nasal passages corrected, throat tissues tightened.
After Surgery
Recovery Room
Close monitoring due to airway surgery nature, pain management with medications, observation for breathing difficulty or bleeding, breathing tube removed when fully awake and stable.
Hospital Stay
Overnight observation mandatory for airway surgeries, liquid diet initially progressing to soft foods, pain control, discharge once comfortable swallowing and no complications.
What are the Recovery & Success Factors of Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Life-Changing Freedom from CPAP Machine
Our proven track record shows 5000+ patients successfully discontinued CPAP after targeted surgical treatment, regaining sleep freedom without masks, hoses, or machines. Dr. Mittal's expertise in identifying exact obstruction sites and performing appropriate corrective surgery means you address the root cause rather than managing symptoms with CPAP indefinitely.
Significant AHI Score Improvement & Symptom Relief
Success measured by AHI score reduction (number of breathing pauses per hour)—goal is reducing moderate-severe OSA (AHI >15) to mild or normal levels (AHI <10). Most patients experience 50-70% AHI reduction, dramatic decrease in snoring, improved oxygen saturation, elimination of daytime sleepiness, better concentration, improved blood pressure control, and restored energy levels transforming daily functioning.
Comprehensive Post-Operative Support & Long-Term Monitoring
Healing Hospital provides structured post-operative care with scheduled follow-up sleep studies at 3-6 months to objectively measure AHI improvement, regular consultations to address concerns during recovery period, guidance on lifestyle modifications that enhance surgical results (weight management & sleep positioning training), and long-term monitoring to ensure sustained success.
Why Choose Healing Hospital in Chandigarh for Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Minimally Invasive Techniques with Bloodless Surgery : Our specialized ENT operation theatres feature coblation technology enabling bloodless tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and tongue base reduction procedures—significantly reducing pain, bleeding, and recovery time compared to traditional methods. High-definition nasoendoscopy systems provide crystal-clear visualization during airway assessment and surgery, while advanced surgical instruments allow precise tissue removal without excessive trauma.
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State-of-the-Art Modular Operation Theatre : Sleep apnea surgery at Healing Hospital is performed in our advanced modular operation theatre featuring international-standard infection control with HEPA filtration and laminar airflow, specialized ENT surgical equipment including high-definition video endoscopy systems for precision visualization, bloodless coblation technology reducing surgical trauma and pain, and comprehensive anaesthesia monitoring ensuring patient safety throughout the 90-120 minute procedure.
Quick Surgery with Early Discharge for Your Convenience : Sleep apnea surgery at Healing Hospital is designed for efficiency without compromising safety. The multilevel procedure typically takes just 90-120 minutes under general anaesthesia in our advanced operation theatre, followed by comfortable overnight observation where our experienced nursing staff monitors your airway, breathing, and pain control. Most patients are discharged within 1-2 days once vitals are stable, swallowing is comfortable, and pain is well-managed.
What are the Advantages of Sleep Apnea Surgery?
- Freedom from CPAP machine
- Permanent solution
- Restored natural breathing
- Improved quality of life
- Cardiovascular benefits
- Relationship improvement
- Cost-effective in long term
- Enhanced safety while driving
What are the Risks & Complications Involved in Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Pain & Swallowing Difficulty
Moderate throat pain for 7-10 days, difficulty swallowing requiring pain management and soft diet, improves gradually over 2-3 weeks.
Bleeding
Minor bleeding common first 24 hours, significant bleeding requiring intervention rare (2-3%), most risk in first 2 weeks during healing.
Infection
Throat infection uncommon (3-5%), managed with antibiotics, proper post-operative care reduces risk significantly.
Voice Changes
Temporary nasal voice quality for a few weeks, rarely permanent, most patients return to normal voice within month.
Incomplete Response
The surgery may not completely eliminate OSA in all patients, some may need continued CPAP at lower pressure settings, realistic expectations discussed pre-operatively.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can sleep apnea surgery completely cure OSA?
Surgery can significantly reduce or eliminate OSA in 70-80% of properly selected patients. Success depends on OSA severity, anatomical obstruction pattern, and multilevel approach. Some patients achieve complete cure while others experience major improvement requiring lower CPAP pressure or no treatment.
What is AHI score and what is considered successful treatment?
AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) measures breathing pauses per hour. Normal: <5, Mild OSA: 5-15, Moderate: 15-30, Severe: >30. Successful surgery typically reduces AHI by 50% or more, ideally achieving AHI <10-15 considered treatment success.
Will I need CPAP after surgery?
Many patients (60-70%) eliminate CPAP completely after successful surgery. Some may use CPAP machine at a much lower comfortable pressure. A few may need to continue CPAP, if residual OSA persists.
Is surgery better than CPAP for sleep apnea?
Neither is universally “better”—depends on individual circumstances. CPAP is effective but requires nightly use lifelong. Surgery offers potential permanent solution but involves surgical risks and variable success rates. Dr. Mittal helps you weigh options based on your specific situation.
Can I have sleep study done at Healing Hospital?
Yes. We offer comprehensive overnight polysomnography sleep studies with detailed AHI score analysis and interpretation by Dr. Mittal himself, not outsourced—ensuring accurate diagnosis and optimal surgical planning all under one roof.
How much does sleep apnea surgery cost in Chandigarh?
Cost varies based on procedures performed (single vs multilevel surgery), complexity, and hospital stay. Contact us at +91-8989600034 for detailed pricing information including pre-operative sleep study.
How do I schedule my sleep apnea consultation?
Contact our appointment desk at +91-8989600034 to schedule consultation with Dr. Lovkesh Mittal. Bring any previous sleep study reports, CPAP compliance data if applicable, and list of current symptoms for comprehensive evaluation.