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Understanding the Surgical Treatment of Facial and Jaw Deformities

Deformities of the face and jaw can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life, including their speech, their ability to properly bite and chew and how comfortable they feel in their own skin. As a triple board-certified surgeon, Dr. Jose Barrera is uniquely qualified to help improve the appearance, health and function of people… Read More »

Cranial Nerve Surgery

Always at the forefront of advances in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Jose Barrera is excited to share more about a groundbreaking area of focus called cranial nerve surgery. With leading edge treatment, Dr. Barrera offers relief and hope to patients facing two very devastating conditions: facial paralysis and obstructive sleep apnea.

Cranial Nerve Surgery for Facial Paralysis and Sleep Apnea | Dr. Jose Barrera, MD

Cranial Nerve Surgery for Facial Paralysis and Sleep Apnea Treatment Always at the forefront of advances in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Jose Barrera is excited to share more about a groundbreaking area of focus called cranial nerve surgery. With leading edge treatment, Dr. Barrera offers relief and hope to patients facing two very… Read More »

Dr. Barrera Published in MD Monthly

How do you know if you have Nasal Airway Obstruction? Dr. Barrera speaks in MD monthly on Nasal Airway obstruction. Dr. Jose Barrera, the director of the Texas Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery & Endormir Sleep and Sinus Institute, discusses signs of NAO and an innovative option now available to address a common… Read More »

Sleep Surgery San Antonio | CPAP Alternative Treatments

What is Sleep Surgery? Sleep Surgery combines soft tissue and maxillofacial surgery to improve the airway in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Maxillofacial Sleep Surgery may involve a uvulopalatopharygoplasty (UPPP) with a single jaw advancement like a genioglossal advancement, sliding genioplasty, or bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). It may also involve include functional rhinoplasty, septoplasty,… 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 »

Sleep Apnea Surgery San Antonio | CPAP Alternative Treatments

What is Sleep Surgery? Sleep Surgery combines soft tissue and maxillofacial surgery to improve the airway in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Maxillofacial Sleep Surgery may involve a uvulopalatopharygoplasty (UPPP) with a single jaw advancement like a genioglossal advancement, sliding genioplasty, or bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). It may also involve include functional rhinoplasty, septoplasty,… Read More »

Obstructive Sleep Apnea San Antonio | Sleep Apnea Surgery

Welcome to Texas Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery in San Antonio and the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Blog. A common question that I’m asked in San Antonio is how can airway obstruction be directly measured during natural sleep in patients with possible sleep apnea. First let’s discuss what defines airway obstruction during sleep. Palate and… Read More »

Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy | Sleep Surgery

Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate CPAP intolerant patients seeking further treatment for their obstructive sleep apnea with Sleep Surgery. Drug induced sleep endoscopy helps to determine the site of obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. A targeted surgical approach can treat OSA patients. Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy… Read More »