At the Center for Sinus, Sleep & Facial Plastic Surgery in New York City and Englewood, dual-board–certified ENT and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Monica Tadros can help with anything that blocks your airflow. Do you snore yourself awake at night? Maybe your partner wakes you up because you gasp for air at night?
If you can’t take a deep breath through your nose, a good night’s sleep feels impossible. Stuffy nasal passages trigger snoring, dry mouth, and groggy mornings. Dr. Tadros’ surgical skills give you back calm, quiet nights. So, if you’ve tried sprays, pills, or CPAP without success, you’re in luck. Below are five procedures our team performs to open airways and transform the way you sleep and live.
Septoplasty – Straighten the Inside Wall
A crooked, or “deviated,” septum means the thin wall dividing your nostrils leans to one side. That tilt squeezes one passageway, so every breath feels like you’re breathing through a tiny straw. Many people end up mouth-breathing at night, which dries the throat and fuels loud snoring.
During a septoplasty in our New York or Englewood office, Dr. Tadros makes small, hidden cuts inside the nose, then carefully moves the bent cartilage and bone back to the center. Air can go in more easily when both nostrils are the same size.
After surgery, most patients notice less stuffiness around the clock, calmer breathing that their partners can appreciate, and deeper, more refreshing sleep because the body no longer fights for oxygen. Recovery is quick—most people resume everyday chores within a week, and any swelling keeps shrinking over the next few months as easy breathing becomes the new normal.
Turbinate Reduction – Shrink the Air Filters
Your nose contains three pairs of turbinates—small, ridged “air filters.” They’re lined with soft tissue that warms and humidifies each breath you take. Allergies, colds, or irritation can swell these tissues until they block much of your airway. When that happens, you feel clogged up. You rely on mouth-breathing and may wake up with a dry throat or pounding sinus headache (we’ll pass, thanks!).
Turbinate-reduction surgery gives that lost space back. Using a slim endoscope or gentle radio-frequency wand, Dr. Tadros trims and shrinks only the extra tissue while keeping the healthy lining intact. The procedure is quick and done entirely inside your nose, so there are no visible incisions or packing afterward.
Once the swelling settles, most patients enjoy quiet airflow, especially when lying down, fewer sinus headaches, and far less snoring. Dr. Tadros often combines turbinate reduction with septoplasty so you gain maximum breathing room in a single recovery period.
Balloon Sinuplasty – Open Blocked Sinuses Fast
Chronic sinus pressure feels like a heavy helmet you can’t take off (yikes!). Swollen nasal passages trap mucus, so every time you turn in for the night, that blockage creeps forward and makes breathing even harder.
Balloon sinuplasty fixes the clog without the cutting used in old-style sinus surgery. Our New York and Englewood team guides a soft, flexible balloon into the tiny opening of each blocked sinus. We inflate it for a few seconds to gently widen the passage, clean the space, and then deflate and remove the balloon.
Most patients feel relief almost right away. Nasal breathing feels more natural, sinus headaches go away, and the cycle of infections often stops in its tracks. Because there’s no cutting or packing, you can usually return to normal activities within a day or two.
Palatal Muscle Repositioning – Quiet the Flutter
A soft, floppy palate is one of the most common causes of nighttime snoring. As you drift into deeper sleep, the loose tissue at the back of your mouth vibrates like a flag in the wind. That’s what creates that tell-tale rumble your partner can’t forget! In more serious cases, the palate can sag far enough to block the throat for a moment, leading to breath pauses and gasps that jolt you—or your partner—awake.
Palatal muscle repositioning tackles the problem at its source. Instead of cutting away tissue, Dr. Tadros lifts and tightens the palate muscles and anchors them higher in your throat where they belong. It’s a simple shift that widens your airway, keeps the tissue from fluttering, and preserves normal speech and swallowing.
Nearly Pain-Free Adult Tonsillectomy – Clear the Back of the Throat
Enlarged or chronically inflamed tonsils aren’t just a kids’ problem. In many adults, swollen tonsils block the back of the throat, spark loud snoring, and even trigger mild sleep apnea into full gear. Yet most adults shy away from surgery because they’ve heard horror stories about post-op pain that lasts for weeks.
Dr. Tadros changes that experience for New York and Englewood patients with her nearly pain-free adult tonsillectomy. She combines low-heat coblation, which gently dissolves tonsil tissue instead of ripping it out, with a long-acting numbing block that keeps the area comfortable for days. The cooler temperature means you’ll experience less swelling and bleeding, while the anesthetic cushion lets you sip, swallow, and talk without wincing.
Once the tonsils are gone, your throat passage finally opens wide. Breathing feels effortless when you lie down, snoring drops dramatically, and those nagging sore throats become a distant memory. Most patients return to desk work in about a week, surprised at how smooth the whole process can be—and thrilled to swap noisy, interrupted nights for quiet, easy sleep.
Breathe Easy With Dr. Tadros
Improper breathing steals your thunder. It robs you of the sleep you need and drains your energy. Get the surgical treatment you need at the Center for Sinus, Sleep & Facial Plastic Surgery. We have two convenient offices in New York and Englewood. To find out more about how Dr. Tadros can help you breathe easier, go here.