Snoring may be a symptom of sleep apnea, but not everyone who snores has sleep apnea and not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. A doctor can determine if sleep apnea is involved to insure the best corrective surgical procedures. For even simple snoring there are several possible surgical procedures that can be considered. The Radio Frequency Tissue Ablation (RFTA) uses radio frequencies to reduce the tissue in the back of the mouth that is blocking the airway. The laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) cuts the tissue away. Sometimes nasal surgery is done to correct deformities that lead to breathing difficulties and snoring. There are several other surgical procedures available. Most of the surgeries are done with local anesthesia in a doctor's office. Issues that arise with insurance coverage often hinge on whether the procedure will be considered necessary or cosmetic.