Surgery can be indicated if the patient has facial abnormalities that contribute to OSA. Whether surgery is a good choice depends on the anatomy of each person’s upper airway and the type of surgery performed. Surgical options most often address the problem by reducing or removing tissue from the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, adenoids or tongue.

1. Uvulo-palato-pharyngo-plasty (UPPP) - One of the most common surgical methods is which trims the size of the soft palate and may involve the removal of the tonsils and uvula.

2. Adenotonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids, is the most common treatment option for children with OSA.

3. Bariatric Surgery - For severely overweight or obese patients, bariatric surgery may be considered as part of the treatment strategy for weight loss, which is tied to OSA symptoms.