Welcome to California Sleep Institute of Palo Alto, CA

The Center for Facial and Airway Reconstructive Surgery (CFARS) was founded by Drs. Nelson Powell and Robert Riley, internationally-renowned pioneers in sleep apnea surgery. This website provides information and education on the surgical treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) and related breathing disorders. As of June 26th, 2009, CFARS is now the California Sleep Institute.

Our Center, established 24 years ago, strives for excellence in:

• Evaluation and treatment of obstructive breathing disorders to include Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome and snoring
  
• Diagnosis and treatment of facial deformities
  
• Management of sinus disease, as well as other head and neck related conditions

In June of 2009, CFARS became the California Sleep Institute, part of the CEI Medical Group.

California Sleep Institute Procedure Highlights

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)   This is the traditional UPPP technique for improving the airway at this level.	Maxillomandibular Advancement   This procedure is designed to open additional airway behind the back of the tongue.
Mandibular & Maxillary Osteotomy   Also known as Genioglossus Advancement, this procedures is designed to place tension on the tongue and improve the airway behind the back of the tongue during sleep.	Patient Sleep Education   Obstructive Sleep Apnea Snoring OSA in Children Sleep Disordered Breathing