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Dr. Jose Barrera Featured in August issue of San Antonio Medicine

Treating a Root Cause of Nasal Airway Obstruction: The evolution of treatment modalities for nasal valve collapse Dr. Jose Barerra was recently featured in the August 2018 edition, Volume 71 No. 8, of the San Antonio Medicine Magazine with his article on Treating a Root Cause of Nasal Airway Obstruction.  It is estimated that more than… Read More »

Maxillomandibular advancement | Sleep Apnea Jaw Surgery

Before and After Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery The featured image is of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and class 2 malocclusion. The patient presented for treatment of her snoring, sleep apnea, and excessive daytime sleepiness. She also presented for correction of her abnormal bite and crooked teeth. After 12 months of orthodontic management, the patient… Read More »

Maxillofacial Surgery San Antonio | Jaw Surgery | Abnormal Bite Surgery

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera performs jaw surgery or maxillofacial surgery in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and malocclusion. Patients undergo orthodontic evaluation, bite analysis, and facial analysis prior to consideration for jaw surgery. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea as documented by sleep study (polysomnogram) are evaluted for sleep surgery after failing positive… Read More »