Patients who suffer from nasal airway obstruction symptoms (OSA) may benefit from the procedure, especially those who have been diagnosed with lateral nasal cartilage wall insufficiency (LWI) or other structural issues. The nasal passages collapse inward when an OSA patient breathes in, restricting airflow. Benefits include relief from common OSA symptoms, including:

• Reduced nasal congestion
• Decreased stuffiness
• Easier nasal breathing, including during physical activity
• Better sleeping
• Less nasal obstruction
• Less trouble breathing

Do I Have OSA?

If you think you could have OSA and benefit from the nasal implant procedure, take our sinus quiz. The quiz will evaluate your symptoms, and our team will reach out to you with the results.

Latera can reduce common OSA symptoms without the need for invasive surgery or expensive medical devices. With reduced nasal blockage, breathing through the nose will become much easier, allowing you to sleep, exercise, and go about your day more easily.

What To Expect From Your LATERA® Procedure

The implant is placed in a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Our sinus surgeon, Dr. Lenkowski, will get you comfortable and numb your nose with a local anesthetic. Once your nose is numb, he will then carefully insert the tube with the implant inside into the outer wall of your nose. Once in its desired place, the implant is released. It will sit above the maxilla, or right around where your glasses would sit on the bridge of your nose. Dr. Lenkowski will then comfortably raise the insertion tube. The entire insertion procedure only lasts for a few minutes and should not be painful, but patients might feel some slight pressure.