VivAer® Treatment

It's time to breathe easy.

The minimally-invasive VivAer treatment can help if you persistently experience:

Trouble breathing through your nose
Nasal congestion
Difficulty sleeping
Challenges breathing during exercise

The Clear Choice for Easier Breathing – Day and Night

If you struggle with nasal obstruction, you may feel like your only options are invasive surgery or a lifetime of medications. The good news? Lasting relief is possible with the VivAer treatment at Greater Orange County ENT with Greater Orange County ENT.

More Than Just Easier Breathing

VivAer has been shown to improve breathing, enhance sleep quality, and reduce snoring in patients with nasal airway obstruction.^1,2 For CPAP users, patients who had a VivAer procedure were more likely to stay consistent with CPAP therapy compared to those who had surgery or no treatment at all.³

How VivAer Works

VivAer uses low-temperature radiofrequency technology to gently remodel your nasal passage to improve airflow. By precisely targeting the source of your nasal blockage, VivAer has been clinically shown to help patients breathe better, sleep better, and enjoy a better quality of life. VivAer is an in-office procedure, and most patients return to their normal activities the same day.

Minimally-invasive

No incisions, minimal discomfort and can be performed in your doctor's office.

Minimal Downtime

Patients typically return to normal activities on the same day and may continue using CPAP throughout recovery.

Lasting Relief, Better Sleep

In a four-year clinical study, 96% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing and reported getting a better night's sleep.¹

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"The sleep alone was incredible after the VivAer. My breathing has improved dramatically. I have more energy. I am more awake in the morning. I'm more focused in the morning when I'm working out. Breathing is easier. I have more air in my lungs... It was a great experience for my entire physical and mental health."

–Rob, VivAer Patient

Does your insurance cover VivAer treatment?

Give us a call at (714) 447-4100 for help checking your insurance coverage. You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does VivAer work?

Nasal obstruction is caused by an anatomical narrowing or blockage in the nasal airway that can hinder airflow and make it feel difficult to breathe through your nose and sleep through the night.

Using low-temperature radiofrequency technology, VivAer gently remodels the nasal passage, precisely targeting the narrowing or blockage, to improve airflow. Improved airflow through the nose also helps reduce disrupted rest, snoring, and daytime fatigue. The treatment has minimal discomfort, and once it's finished, you can typically get right back to your normal activities.

What are the benefits of VivAer?

VivAer has been demonstrated in clinical studies to improve nasal breathing and provide lasting relief.¹

96% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing
96% of patients reported getting a better night's sleep
93% of patients improved their ability to get air through their nose during exercise or exertion

Is VivAer covered by insurance?

You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment. If you have any questions or would like help checking your insurance coverage for VivAer treatment, please call us at (714) 447-4100.

VivAer is clinically shown to help patients breathe and sleep better. Ask your ENT if it's right for you.

Your Local VivAer Specialists

Elaine Martin, MD

Dr. Elaine Martin completed her Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery residency training at University of California Irvine. Prior to this, she completed medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2019. She practices comprehensive otolaryngology and has special interests in sinus and ear disorders as well as salivary gland and thyroid surgery.

Christopher Vuong, MD

Dr. Christopher Vuong completed his otolaryngology residency and an extra year of training in thyroid/parathyroid surgery at the high-volume academic institution, Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is board certified and his special interests include thyroid/parathyroid surgery, head and neck oncology, salivary disorders, sinus surgery, and voice/swallowing disorders.

Eric Sugihara, DO

Dr. Eric Sugihara is a board-certified otolaryngologist, with subspecialty in otology. He completed his residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at Michigan State University through Detroit Medical Center. He additionally completed fellowship in advanced otology and skull base surgery at Puget Sound Ear, Nose, & Throat affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. He practices comprehensive general otolaryngology and has special interests in sinus, nasal, and ear disorders.

Michael C. Kao, MD

Dr. Michael C. Kao is a board-certified Otolaryngologist. He completed his Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. He dedicated two additional years of research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and his work on developing novel targeted therapy for HNSCC was awarded the Ballantyne resident research award in 2015. He practices comprehensive General Otolaryngology and has a special interest in voice and swallowing disorders, thyroid surgery, sinus and nasal disorders, head and neck oncology, and sleep surgery.

Eric Waki, MD

Dr. Eric Waki graduated from UCLA in 1982 receiving honors and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He earned his medical degree at UCLA in 1986 and completed his residency at University of California, Irvine. Dr. Waki went on to complete a Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and is board certified in Otolaryngology.

Dr. Waki is a member of the American College of Surgeons, The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Society, the Orange County Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Waki has served several leadership positions at St. Jude Medical Center over the years and continues to be elected to hold positions there yearly. He was Chief of Surgery at St. Jude Medical Center and President of the Orange County Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.

Greater Orange County ENT

2240 N. Harbor Blvd Suite 200, Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 447-4100

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The VivAer® Stylus is indicated for use in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery for the coagulation of soft tissue in the nasal airway, to treat nasal airway obstruction by shrinking submucosal tissue, including cartilage in the internal nasal valve area.

Patients: It is important that you discuss any potential benefits and risks of a specific treatment with your doctor to decide whether it is right for you. Please consult your treating medical professional regarding specific questions and important information related to VivAer® indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. Rx only.