This innovative surgical treatment will benefit those who: Have been diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea Are unable to use or receive consistent benefits from CPAP Are not significantly overweight Are over age 18 This surgical treatment has been shown to reduce the severity of OSA significantly. Proper treatment may lead to an increase in the ability to perform daily tasks and a decrease in risks associated with untreated OSA, including: Accidents (like motor vehicle accidents) Hypertension Stroke Diabetes Vascular disease Heart failure Early mortality