However the Injection Snoreplasty procedure involves injecting a sclerosing agent (normally Sotradecol®) into the soft palate and uvula. This agent causes an inflammatory reaction at the site that leads to the creation of scar tissue and the stiffening of the surrounding tissue.

The procedure was developed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and presented in 2000. They reported that the procedure had a 92% success rate where successful treatment of snoring was defined by statements of "snoring is gone" or "snoring no longer a problem." In a follow up study a year later the same researchers found a relapse rate of 16% which is comparable to other forms of treatment. And 90% said they would be prepared to undergo the procedure again.

There are four basic solutions to dealing with your snoring.

• Do nothing
• Make a change in lifestyle. This is where you should always start as your lifestyle choices may not only be contributing to your snoring but maybe affecting other areas of your life and health.
• Use a snoring aid to help stop your snoring. There are many and some can be very effective if you make the right choice for your type of snoring.
• Snoring surgery. Generally the last resort as much surgery is irreversible and all surgery has some level of risk.

More seriously there can be a reaction such as hives, asthma, hayfever and anaphylactic shock. There can be ulceration at the site.

Injection Snoreplasty is a relatively new procedure. It is quick but it can be painful for several weeks.

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