Advanced Treatment Offered at HPCS for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Center provides effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea disorder

Houston, TX (prHWY.com) April 28, 2012 - OSA is a breathing disorder that occurs during sleep. It is estimated to affect over 20% of the adults and 5-10% of children in the United States, and is known to cause a variety of life-threatening health conditions. People suffering from this syndrome never get the benefit of a restful night's sleep. Dr. Sean Boutros and Dr. Jason Hall, plastic surgeons at Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, anadvancedplastic surgery center in Houston, Texas provides effective obstructive sleep apnea treatment.

Dr. Hall was trained in craniofacial and sleep surgery at Stanford University Medical Center and specializes in working with children and adults with sleep disorders.

For most patients with OSA, a nasal CPAP machine will be the first step in treatment. Compliance with the device is problematic, and even regular users wear the device only 50% of the recommended time. So, surgery is the perfectchoice for reducing sleep apnea disorder related symptoms.A surgical "cure" for OSA is defined as an AHI (apnea-hypopnea index).

Established indications for surgical correction are: Moderate-severe OS, Severe daytime sleepiness (despite a low AHI), OSA with co-morbid medical conditions (heart arrhythmias, high blood pressure), OSA with anatomic airway abnormalities, and other symptoms.

Here are the procedures that can be performed to reduce airflow resistance and open the airways:

* Tracheostomy
* Tonsillectomy
* Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
* Genioglossus advancement
* Hyoid myotomy
* Distraction osteogenesis

The surgeons at HPCS carefully diagnose the patient's condition and provide close follow-up care. From the initial consultation through surgery and recovery, patients at Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery are ensured personalized treatment and care.


About Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery

Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery is a Houston, Texas based plastic surgery facility, providing the latest aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Managed by Dr Sean Boutros and Dr Jason Hall, the AAAASF-certified surgical facility boasts skilled, certified anesthesiologists supported by a friendly and knowledgeable surgical team and consultants. The plastic surgeons are experts in performing procedures such asrhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery, ear reconstruction, breast reconstruction, cleft lip and palate reconstruction, obstructive sleep apnea treatment, and craniofacial surgery.Call the plastic surgery office at 713-791-0700 to schedule your personal consultation. Appointments may be scheduled between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

More information on the plastic surgery procedures is available at www.hpcsurgery.com.

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