FAQ

Most patients describe it as a “warm sensation” or “a slight tingling.”
By using a spray-type anesthetic, you will rarely feel any strong pain during the treatment.
You can return to your daily activities immediately after the session without any issues.

While it depends on the individual’s symptoms and condition, 5 to 10 sessions typically provide results that last for about 3 years.
Following this with regular maintenance sessions (about once every 3 to 6 months) can help sustain the effects for a longer period.

Some patients may notice a slight improvement after a single session, but the standard recommendation for Dual Deep Thermia is a 5-session course.
Gradually increasing the laser power over 6 sessions allows the tissue’s collagen to regenerate effectively, stabilizing the results.

The treatment is suitable for many people, but effects may be limited for those with severe sleep apnea, significant tongue base collapse, jaw recession, severe obesity, acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, or severe nasal obstruction (chronic sinusitis).
In some cases, alternative treatments may be necessary. We recommend a consultation with a doctor to confirm suitability.
Please note that those who are pregnant or have photosensitivity cannot receive this treatment.

There are no specific restrictions. However, as the throat can be delicate immediately after the procedure, it is safer to avoid spicy or extremely hot foods and drinks.

Our clinic offers both insurance-covered treatments and self-pay (private) treatments.

Cases where health insurance applies: Health insurance generally covers “Home Sleep Tests / PSG Tests” if Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS) is suspected, as well as “CPAP therapy” and “Internal Medical Treatment” following a diagnosis.

Cases where treatments are self-pay (private): Treatments such as “Laser Snoring Treatment (Dual Deep Thermia),” “Medical Weight Loss (Mounjaro),” and “Masseter Botox” are not covered by Japan’s public health insurance system and must be paid in full by the patient.
Please note that even for self-pay treatments, expenses incurred for medical purposes may be eligible for a medical expense tax deduction during your final tax return. Since eligibility depends on individual circumstances, please consult with a tax office or a tax accountant for details (we recommend keeping all receipts).

Surgery: Requires hospitalization and involves significant pain and risk.
Mouthpiece: Effective while wearing, but symptoms return when removed.
CPAP: Extremely effective for apnea, but requires wearing a machine every night.

This treatment is particularly suitable for those who:
– Are told by family that their snoring is loud.
– Find CPAP masks uncomfortable.
– Find nightly mouthpiece use bothersome.
– Want to avoid surgery.
– Cannot take time off due to work or family commitments.

No. At our clinic, we evaluate the treatment options only after confirming the underlying causes of your snoring, as well as the presence and severity of Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS).
Based on the results of at-home simple sleep testing or PSG testing as needed, we propose the most suitable treatment plan tailored to your condition—such as CPAP therapy, allergic rhinitis treatment, weight management, or snoring laser therapy.

There are almost no major side effects.
In rare cases, throat dryness or a slight discomfort may last for a few days, but these will improve naturally.

While results vary by individual, if no improvement is seen after multiple sessions (around 10), we will consider combining the treatment with other methods (such as CPAP or mouthpieces).
For those whose snoring is caused by obesity, we may also recommend a medical weight loss program.

Yes. Sublingual immunotherapy for cedar pollen allergy and house dust mite allergic rhinitis is covered by Japanese health insurance.
Since nasal congestion and mouth breathing are major causes and aggravating factors of snoring and sleep apnea, our clinic provides comprehensive insurance-covered care that combines sleep disorder testing/CPAP therapy with allergy treatments.