Dr. Fariborz Farnad, DMD

Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Sleep Apnea Surgery

Breathe Better. Sleep Better. Live Better.

Sleep apnea can interfere with restful sleep and affect your breathing, energy, and overall quality of life. Our Los Angeles oral and maxillofacial surgeons carefully evaluate your airway, jaw structure, facial anatomy, and individual needs to develop a personalized treatment plan designed to improve airway function and support healthier, more restful sleep.
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What Is Sleep Apnea Surgery?

Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly becomes interrupted or restricted during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form, can occur when the airway becomes narrowed or blocked while you sleep.
Symptoms may include loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, waking up gasping or choking, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, and difficulty staying focused. The condition can also affect overall health when left untreated.
Our goal is to identify structural factors that may be contributing to airway obstruction and determine whether surgical treatment may be appropriate. Depending on your anatomy and diagnosis, treatment may involve procedures designed to improve the size and stability of the upper airway.
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Sleep Apnea Surgery Treatment May Include

Every patient’s airway and facial anatomy is different. Depending on the cause and severity of sleep apnea, treatment may involve airway-focused procedures, jaw advancement, or a combination of approaches designed to improve breathing during sleep.

Airway & Sleep Evaluation

A comprehensive evaluation of your airway, facial structure, jaw position, symptoms, and sleep history identifies factors contributing to nighttime breathing difficulties.

Maxillomandibular Advancement

Surgical advancement of the upper and lower jaws can enlarge and stabilize airway passages for appropriately selected obstructive sleep apnea patients.

Upper Jaw Advancement

Repositioning the upper jaw may increase airway space while improving relationships between the upper jaw, lower jaw, and facial structures.

Lower Jaw Advancement

Advancing the lower jaw can reposition associated soft tissues and increase airway dimensions when jaw position contributes to airway obstruction.

Airway & Jaw Evaluation

Detailed assessment of jaw position and airway anatomy identifies skeletal factors contributing to obstructive sleep apnea and guides personalized treatment planning.

Combined Treatment Planning

Coordinated jaw surgery and airway-focused treatments may address multiple contributing factors while improving nighttime breathing and overall sleep quality.

See the Difference Personalized Treatment Can Make

Explore examples of patients who have undergone jaw and airway procedures. Every patient’s anatomy, diagnosis, treatment plan, and results are unique. Our surgeons carefully evaluate each patient to create a treatment plan focused on improving airway function, facial balance, and overall quality of life. These examples provide insight into the types of changes that may be possible while helping you understand how personalized surgical planning supports safe, effective, and natural-looking results.
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Dr. Fariborz Farnad, DMD

Diplomate, ABOMS
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Dr. Victoria Chen, DDS, MD

Board Eligible, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Expert TMJ & Facial Care

Specialized experience in complex jaw anatomy, airway-related conditions, corrective jaw surgery, and facial balance.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Treatment plans tailored to your airway anatomy, jaw position, facial structure, sleep-related concerns, and individual goals.

Advanced Technology

Modern imaging and diagnostic techniques support detailed airway evaluation and precise surgical planning.

Compassionate Experience

Thoughtful care and support throughout every stage of your treatment journey.

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A consultation is the first step toward understanding what may be possible for your face. Meet with our team to discuss your goals, review your anatomy and learn which treatment options may be appropriate for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which the upper airway repeatedly becomes narrowed or blocked during sleep. These interruptions can reduce normal airflow and disturb restful sleep.
Common symptoms may include loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, waking up gasping or choking, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and feeling unrefreshed after sleeping.
Surgery may be considered when structural factors contribute to airway obstruction and other appropriate treatments have not adequately addressed the condition. Your treatment options depend on your diagnosis, airway anatomy, jaw position, and individual needs.
In appropriately selected patients, advancing the upper and lower jaws can enlarge portions of the upper airway and may improve airway function during sleep. A detailed evaluation is necessary to determine whether this approach is appropriate.
Maxillomandibular advancement is a surgical procedure that moves the upper and lower jaws forward. This can increase airway space and may be used as part of treatment for certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Jaw advancement can change facial proportions because the position of the jaws is altered. Treatment planning considers both airway function and facial balance to create an appropriate and harmonious result.
Recovery varies depending on the procedure performed and your individual health and healing. Your surgical team will provide detailed instructions and a personalized recovery timeline during your treatment planning.
Surgical changes to the jaw and airway are intended to provide long-term structural improvement. However, individual results can vary, and factors such as weight, aging, and other health conditions may affect sleep apnea over time. Ongoing follow-up may be recommended.