snoring is a fairly complex process that happens as we go into deeper states of sleep and the muscles in the back of the throat relax allowing the tongue to slip back closing of the airway. This is much more likely to happen if you're sleeping on your back. Try sleeping on your sides. It is unlikely liposuction would contribute to excessive snoring. If you're sleeping position is different because you're recovering from surgery then this would most definitely contribute. Many people obstruct, snore and develop some level of sleep apnea when sleeping on their back when they go into a deep stage sleep. If your husband continues to say that you snore loudly and regularly you may want to at some point to consider having a sleep study. Sleep apnea which causes significant snoring is one of the most underdiagnosed serious medical conditions. Life expectancy is estimated to be reduced between 8 to 18 years in patients under the age of 50 who have obstructive sleep apnea. This condition also causes depression, obesity impotence in men hypertension and many other undesirable traits inconsistent with high quality of life. Forgive me for rambling.Most likely you don't have significant sleep apnea but I believe it's a serious condition and worth looking into for anyone who snores significantly. Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D.
