You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment.

VivAer® Treatment

It's time to breathe easy.

The non-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 Clearing Nasal Blockage

If you have nasal obstruction, finding a long-term solution often meant invasive surgery or continued use of medications. Now Sunset ENT & Allergy can offer you significant, lasting relief with the VivAer treatment.


VivAer uses low-temperature radiofrequency technology to gently remodel your nasal passage and improve airflow. By precisely targeting the source of the nasal blockage, VivAer has been clinically demonstrated to help patients breathe better and improve their quality of life. This treatment is performed right in our office, and patients typically return to normal activities on the same day.

Non-invasive

Non-invasive

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

Zero Downtime

Zero Downtime

Patients typically return to normal activities on the same day.

Lasting Relief

Lasting Relief

In a clinical study, VivAer has been shown to significantly improve quality of life and provide long-lasting relief in 96% of the patients.¹

Am I a Candidate?

"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 (858) 746-7882 for help checking your insurance coverage. You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment.

See How VivAer Works

How VivAer Works
Patient Story
Patient Story
Am I a Candidate?

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.

Using low-temperature radiofrequency technology, VivAer gently remodels the nasal passage, precisely targeting the narrowing or blockage, to improve airflow. 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.

  • 96% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing¹
  • 89% of patients reported getting a better night's sleep²
  • 94% of patients improved their ability to get enough air through their nose during exercise or exertion²

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 (858) 746-7882.

Your Local VivAer Specialists

Samantha J. Hauff, M.D.

Samantha J. Hauff, M.D.

Dr. Samantha Hauff is a board-certified otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon. She grew up in Michigan and has a lifelong love for unsalted water and midwestern food. She traveled east to Baltimore for college, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors. Dr. Hauff moved to the West Coast for her husband’s Navy career, and she fell in love with San Diego and the surrounding areas. In 2017, she completed her 6-year residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at UCSD Medical Center. She worked for a time in Chula Vista before opening Sunset ENT in 2020.

Dr. Hauff is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. She considers it a great honor and privilege to serve the San Diego community.

Michael J. Coulter, M.D.

Michael J. Coulter, M.D.

Dr. Michael Coulter is a board-certified otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon. He studied BioChemistry and earned his Bachelor of Science at Stony Brook University, while starting as the football team’s Quarterback. He then graduated from medical school at his alma mater with top honors including Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honors Societies.

After medical school, he was commissioned as a United States Navy Officer. His naval commitment brought him to San Diego for his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego, where he was awarded the Navy commendation medal. His dedication to science and evidence-based medicine is apparent, demonstrated by his 15 peer-reviewed journal publications.

Sunset ENT & Allergy

4282 Genesee Ave UNIT 201, San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 746-7882

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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.