Latera is an absorbable implant that supports upper and lower lateral nasal cartilage, which may reduce nasal airway obstruction (NAO) symptoms and help increase nasal airflow. It is meant for patients with nasal blockage arising from weak nasal sidewalls that collapse with breathing in. This problem is usually more pronounced when sleeping or with physical exertion and exercise. Good candidates will often find that Breathe-Rite strips are temporariliy helpful.

It is a simple procedure that can often easily be performed either in the office setting or in the operating room. In the office setting, this takes about 30 minutes total, where our simple and very effective numbing process ensures our patients remain comfortable throughout the procedure.