Treatment Flow

STEP 01

Reception

Please present your health insurance card (My Number insurance card or Certificate of Eligibility) and any medical certificates at the reception.
What to bring: My Number insurance card or Certificate of Eligibility, Mynaportal app, referral letter from another clinic (if applicable).
If you have not filled out the medical interview sheet in advance, we will ask you to do so at this time.

After check-in, please wait in the waiting area.
We will call you when the doctor is ready. Please proceed to the designated consultation room.

*Please note that appointments are required.

STEP 02

Consultation & Examination

The doctor will perform a medical examination in the consultation room.
If testing is required, our staff will explain the procedure after the consultation.
Please feel free to ask the doctor any questions you may have.
Once the examination is finished, please return your reception slip to the main counter.

STEP 03

Payment

We will call your name once the billing is ready. Please pay your medical fees at the counter.

STEP 04

Home Testing & Follow-up

If you perform a home sleep test, a follow-up visit will be scheduled once the results arrive at our clinic.
The doctor will explain the results and propose CPAP therapy or laser treatment if necessary.

STEP 01

Medical Questionnaire

We will carefully collect information regarding the frequency and volume of your snoring, sleeping positions (whether it worsens when lying on your back), daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, nighttime waking, and observations from family members. We also inquire about alcohol consumption, sleep medication, smoking, and nasal symptoms (congestion/allergies).
Your medical history (cardiopulmonary or throat diseases, past surgeries) and current medications (especially photosensitizing drugs) are thoroughly reviewed to determine if you are a suitable candidate for Dual Deep Thermia.

STEP 02

Examination & Evaluation

The doctor will examine your oral cavity and pharynx (soft palate thickness, uvula length, airway narrowing, and Mallampati classification) while at rest and during phonation (making an “ah” sound). We also check for tongue indentations (signs of macroglossia), jaw recession, neck circumference, and BMI. Nasal passages are checked for septal deviation, polyps, or post-nasal drip.
Based on these evaluations, we determine treatment suitability and the estimated number of sessions required to achieve noticeable results.

STEP 03

Consultation & Consent

We will provide a detailed explanation of the laser treatment, the required number of sessions, precautions, and costs.
Once you agree and complete the payment, we will proceed with the first laser session.

STEP 04

Laser Treatment (1st Session)

First, you will rinse with mouthwash to maintain oral hygiene. A surface anesthetic spray is applied, and we wait about one minute for the effect to take hold.
We begin with low-power Nd:YAG (1,064 nm) laser application. This supplementary step warms the base of the tongue and deep pharyngeal tissues, providing a tightening effect from the deeper layers (you may feel a slight warmth).
Next, the Er:YAG laser is precisely applied to specific areas, including the soft palate, uvula, and both sides of the tongue.
Most patients feel only a slight tingling sensation and no significant pain. The total laser session takes approximately 15–20 minutes.

STEP 05

Laser Treatment (Subsequent Sessions)

Additional sessions are performed at intervals of approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
The laser output is adjusted based on the observed effects during each visit.
Typically, 5 to 6 sessions constitute one full course of treatment.

STEP 06

Evaluation & Follow-up

After completing one course, we evaluate the results. If the improvement is insufficient, additional sessions may be recommended.
Many patients typically require around two courses for optimal results.