It’s estimated that 80% of CPAP users stop using their machine within three months of starting therapy. Denver Sleep Apnea Center now offers a more sustainable option: the Alesis OSA1, an FDA-cleared, prescription medical device that uses specialized light energy, known as photonic lipolysis, to permanently reduce upper-airway fat deposits in the neck, tongue, and throat. Unlike CPAP, which manages sleep apnea night after night, this treatment targets physical factors that contribute to obstructive sleep apnea through a non-invasive treatment approach. Led by Dr. Steven Wilk, DDS, our clinic provides Alesis OSA1 therapy in Denver for patients who struggle with CPAP and want an alternative to nightly masks or oral appliances.
What to Expect from the Treatment Protocol
Every plan follows the same evidence-based protocol, from the first session to the last.
A Short Session With No Downtime
Each session takes about 12 minutes and is repeated twice a week for three weeks, six treatments in total. No anesthesia, no discomfort, and nothing to recover from. Patients go straight back to their day after every visit.
Built Around the Right Candidate
Candidacy starts with a sleep study confirming OSA with an AHI of 5 or higher. It’s a strong fit for patients who are overweight, CPAP-intolerant, or simply looking for something other than a mask.
Precision, With Your Preferences in Mind
Selective draping protects areas where fat reduction isn’t the goal, so patients who want airway improvement without a change to facial volume have that option built in from the start. As with any treatment, some patients aren’t candidates, including those who are pregnant, have active malignancy in the treatment area, or have a photosensitivity disorder.
Progress You Can Actually Track
Results aren’t left to guesswork. We monitor progress with pre- and post-treatment sleep studies, neck circumference measurements, and patient-reported outcomes, so you can see exactly how your airway is responding session by session.
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How is Alesis OSA1 Therapy Different and Better?
When compared to CPAP, oral appliances, and UPPP surgery, the Alesis OSA1 stands apart by addressing the root cause of obstructive sleep apnea rather than just managing it. It requires no nightly compliance, carries zero recovery time, and has no reported adverse events, unlike CPAP’s skin irritation and claustrophobia, oral appliances’ TMJ and dental strain, or surgery’s pain and infection risk. At Denver Sleep Apnea Center, Dr. Wilk offers this high-compliance, excellent-efficacy alternative to patients across Colorado seeking a sustainable path to lasting, better sleep quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this treatment?
An FDA-cleared, non-invasive device that uses photonic light energy to reduce fat tissue around the airway, targeting one of the primary anatomic causes of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
How does this treatment work?
Photonic light energy triggers a natural fat-reduction response in cells around the tongue and throat. As tissue volume decreases, the tongue repositions and the airway gains room to stay open during sleep.
Is this treatment effective in Denver, Colorado?
Clinical data shows significant improvement in AHI scores and neck circumference after a full six-session protocol, with no reported adverse effects to date.
What happens during a treatment session?
Sessions run about 12 minutes, twice a week for three weeks. There’s no anaesthesia and no downtime, so patients return to normal activities right after each visit.
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