Laser Assisted Uvuloplasty Treatment in India

Aadya Iyer, a 42-year-old classical vocalist...

Aadya Iyer, a 42-year-old classical vocalist and music teacher, had spent years struggling with a persistent, gravelly voice and a feeling of constant throat congestion. Her career depended on vocal clarity, but she found herself constantly clearing her throat during performances and teaching sessions. Loud snoring had also become a source of tension with her husband. After years of dismissing it as allergies or strain, an ENT specialist, Dr. Kapoor, diagnosed her with a significantly elongated and swollen uvula. He explained that Laser Assisted Uvuloplasty could precisely reshape the tissue, potentially relieving the obstruction and improving her voice quality without the need for a tonsillectomy. Aadya was terrified at the thought of a laser near her throat, fearing it could damage her vocal cords permanently. The procedure itself, under local anesthesia, was quick but surreal, with a faint burning smell and pressure. The first week of recovery was difficult, with significant throat pain and a liquid diet. However, by the third week, the constant need to clear her throat vanished. Her snoring reduced dramatically, and her singing voice regained its former smoothness and endurance. Emotionally, she moved from a place of professional anxiety and personal frustration to profound relief and regained confidence, feeling she had reclaimed a core part of her identity.