LATERA^®

LATERA^® is an absorbable nasal implant designed to bolster both upper and lower cartilage within the lateral (side) wall of the nose. This support alleviates symptoms of nasal airway obstruction, enhancing your breathing. 

The FDA-approved implant, designed for treating nasal obstruction, is inserted trans-cutaneously to support and maintain an open nasal airway by bolstering the lateral nasal wall near the nasal valve. Over its 18-month lifespan, the implant fosters scar tissue formation, ensuring sustained openness in the valve area once it naturally dissolves.

Who Needs to Look Into the LATERA^® Procedure?

A LATERA^® implant is a suitable option for individuals who are experiencing an obstructed nasal airway. Countless Americans face nasal airway obstruction, which greatly affects their daily lives as nasal breathing provides approximately 70% of airflow to the lungs. Any blockage impeding this airflow can severely impact an individual's quality of life.

Some of the signs of an obstructed nasal airway include: 

• Difficulty breathing through nose
• Abnormal snoring
• Prolonged nasal congestion or stuffiness
• Difficulty getting enough air through the nose during exertion

Benefits from LATERA^® Procedure, include:

• Placement of LATERA^® can occur in outpatient or office settings, with the patient awake or under anesthesia.
• No downtime from work or daily activities following the implant placement.
• Improved breathing through nose.
• Reduced symptoms of congestion and stuffiness.
• Strengthened nasal walls, preventing potential collapse.