Watch a video of the Pillar Procedure

Compared to more aggressive and invasive palatal surgical procedures, the Pillar Procedure is simple and relatively painless. The Pillar Procedure can be completed in a single office visit as a stand alone procedure or in combination with procedures to treat other areas of upper aiway obstruction.

Videos can be viewed using QuickTime or Windows Media Player.

Watch Dr. Peter J. Catalano of the Lahey Clinic perform an actual Pillar Procedure.

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View an animated depiction of the Pillar Procedure insertion technique.

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The Pillar® System is indicated for use in a) the reduction of symptomatic, habitual or social snoring caused by a flutter of tissue in the soft palate, and/or b) upper airway obstruction in patients with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea or "OSA". The Pillar System is a minimally invasive implant that is used to stiffen the soft palate tissue to reduce the flutter that causes snoring and/or palatal obstruction of the upper airway.

Physicians interested in the Instructions for Use (IFU).