However, this got better after about a week and even the bruising went. Since I was only able to open my mouth a tiny bit, my meals consisted of soups, juice and purees for five long weeks. After the wires and stitches had been removed, I was able to chew food again. I then discovered that the muscles needed to be stretched again after having not been used for a long time. To optimise this healing process I sought the help of Ms. Gerda Braun (a qualified physio and craniosacral therapist). Another 4 weeks went by before I could chew soft meat.

Now, four months after the operation, I can say that my life has changed for the better. I no longer have breathing problems, no longer snore, no longer get migraines, am able to play sport again and am much healthier. People around me have noticed that I do a lot more, no longer gasp for air, have lost weight and my face is “narrower”. 

In the days after the operation I could not go for a walk, it was exhausting for me to talk and it was difficult to eat and drink, but this is improving each week.

It is a blessing that Professor Sailer operated on me. My family and I are very grateful that my quality of life is now this high.

First of all, my four large wisdom teeth had to be removed, which caused considerable pain! Then, the big operation took place at the beginning of October 2004. Well, the following four months weren't easy.  But from then on, I didn’t need a respirator anymore and was able to sleep miraculously well again. Today, I can say that I have regained my quality of life and I look to the future with full confidence. I was 52 years old when Professor Sailer operated on me; it was probably the best decision I have ever taken. With deep gratitude

Heinz Nipp

I decided to have this operation carried out because, aside from the restrictions mentioned above, the obstructive sleep apnoea is life-threatening and leads to a shorter life expectancy. For example, the latest multi-centre study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that CPAP treatment does not lead to a longer survival period. 

From the outset, I felt that I was in good hands with Professor Sailer and his team. I would particularly like to mention Professor Sailer’s calm, empathic manner when he talked to me and my wife. In a very detailed discussion, which was perfectly clear even for a layman, we were given the medical facts regarding the operation and the course of healing. I had the opportunity to talk to a patient shortly after a successful operation. Due to the positive feedback, I was reaffirmed in my decision. 

Although my medical insurance fund (DAK Gesundheit) refused to cover the costs, I decided to undergo the operation on 7 November. 2017 as a self-payer.

The atmosphere was pleasant when I arrived at the clinic on the day of the operation. I would like to stress that Professor Sailer talked to me again at length before the operation took place, which strengthened my confidence in him.

The post-operative care was excellent and I found the entire team to be caring and professional, particularly Dr. Sailer.

Following the operation, I experienced the consequences mentioned in the briefing, such as swelling, restrictions on swallowing and sensitivity disruptions. In the following weeks, I fed myself primarily with high-calorie, protein-rich shakes and pureed food. I did not experience any pain. My condition improved from week to week. It was a very special experience to be able to sleep immediately after the operation without any equipment or masks, without nightmares, and with restful sleep phases. The daytime fatigue has disappeared, and at 72 years of age I once again feel good and have a good quality of life.

The decades of experience of Professor Sailer and the fact that he successfully developed this type of operating technique affirmed me in my decision to have the operation performed in his clinic in Switzerland and not in a clinic in Germany. His method has been successful in all cases so far, as it was in mine. 

I would like to sincerely thank Professor Sailer, Dr. Sailer and the team. 

Ocke J. Harrsen 

It may be acceptable to some people to come to terms with using a sleep mask for the rest of their life, however the mask bothered me enormously during sleep. In the morning when I woke up, the mask was often next to my bed. This was an unacceptable situation for me. I looked for a permanent cure for my sleep apnoea.

During my research on the internet I became aware of the Klinik Professor Sailer.

Having read the information in detail, I decided to take advantage of the free consultation in Zurich. The clinic is located close to the airport and is wonderfully accessible by public transport. The first impression was very positive.

When I entered Klinik Professor Sailer, I was greeted warmly at reception and then received by Professor Sailer's wife, Dr. Sailer. I was expertly informed in a most conducive atmosphere about the spectrum of options available to patients.

After the consultation, I was introduced to Professor Sailer himself. Professor Sailer is a very relaxed, pleasant and warm person. I felt very comfortable during the tests, during which everything was clearly explained to me and my face was analysed. Afterwards, radiographs of my skull were created and Professor Sailer illustrated how my problem would be treated and what results he could achieve.

An individual approach was basically created that would cure my sleep apnoea while taking into account my facial aesthetics, which was very important to me. This prognosis is of course only possible due to his enormous expertise and his unparalleled experience.

For me it was clear that he should perform the operation. I only had to be concerned about the financial part. In many cases, the cost of the operation is covered by insurance, but not in my case.

In 2016 the time had come. I had been studying this subject very intensely over the last three years and it felt almost unreal to be finally taking this step.

I went to Zurich to have the preliminary investigation and met a patient who had already completed the procedure. This dispelled any lingering doubts, because I had been worried that I might perhaps have an artificial appearance after the operation.  The Austrian male patient looked very handsome and I would never have suspected that he'd undergone surgery. He recounted his experiences to me which was also reassuring.

The day before the operation, I travelled to Zurich, checked in at the hotel and then went to Klinik Professor Sailer for my teeth and oral cavity to be cleaned. Imprints were taken and I was then introduced to the anaesthesiologist to have any relevant questions about anaesthesia clarified.

The next morning I arrived at the hospital at around 6:30 am and was shown to my single room with private bathroom. I put on the surgical gown and then everything happened very quickly. I was welcomed by Professor Sailer and the other doctors and whose words encouraged me.

I remember being woken up around 7 pm. I coped very well with the anaesthetic, probably due to the gentle anaesthesia given by an experienced anaesthetist.

I could not eat for the first 2 days and lost about 8 kg in weight. The pain was bearable.  I was able get up though and take a walk with Ms Jelic in the Klinik garden. On the 4th day I was picked up by my parents. The 6 hour drive went relatively well.

After arriving home, I could eat only freshly squeezed juices and vegetable pulp for the first week. I also took calorie shakes so as not to lose any more weight. My weight had now dropped from 92 kg to 79 kg.

After another 10 days, the wires were removed from my mouth, because my jaw did not have to be fixed together any more. The swelling went down enormously.  Every day it was a little bit better.

90 days after the operation, I went for a check-up. Photos and three-dimensional X-ray images were made to see the results (which were becoming more and more evident). The new positioning of the jaw could be clearly seen, causing an ante-face. Today I can breathe better than ever before. I need less sleep and am active throughout the day. No one has mentioned my "new" look because not very much has changed in my appearance. The result can be seen in my profile though. In the coming months, plate material and screws will be removed.

In summary, I can say the following:

My experience with Klinik Professor Sailer has been entirely positive. The positive effects of this surgery on my personal and professional life are immense. Today, performance and appearance play a crucial role. I have been to many doctors and nobody was as expert and experienced as Professor Sailer.

Everything about him is good on a human level, he is a very pleasant, serene person with a lot of empathy.

His wife Dr. Sailer is also a very friendly, skilful person and I was very well looked after and advised by her. The clinic and the processes behind the operation were professional and well structured. The staff, especially Ms Tejic were very nice and looked after me extremely well. I can thoroughly recommend anyone to at least have a free consultation in order to form their own impression. Anyone is welcome to contact me via the clinic if you have specific questions concerning the operation.

Thanks to all the team and see you soon

He started CPAP during sleep but could not use the machine regularly, he changed devices several times but in vain; he was simply not tolerating any facial mask. He even tried dental prosthesis and Surgery (septoplasty & uvulectmy) but nothing helped. His performance declined so much that he took long periods of sick leave, did not do sport anymore and became depressed and constantly anxious.

We finally came across the Professor Sailer’s klinik website and booked an appointment for a medical consultation. We were attended and welcomed in a very friendly way, Prof. Sailer gave us all necessary explanations and surgery was scheduled a month later.

My father, to whom doctors said he should wear the mask for his entire life, is now completely freed from sleep apnoea and can finally have a restful sleep.

To all the team of Professor Sailer Klinik, we express our sincere thanks and deepest gratitude; this surgery heeled my father and improved his quality of life. Thank you Professor Sailer, we wish you a healthy life and much more strength to continue performing and helping other people.