Neck Liposuction for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-60 years of age * Subjects must have documented mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) syndrome within the last year from the Northwestern University Sleep Clinic * Subjects must qualify as "very sleepy" on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale * Females must have neck circumference of 16.0 cm or greater, and males must have neck circumference of 17.0 cm or greater * Subjects must be a good candidates for neck liposuction as determined by the study physician * Subjects must be in good health and is able to undergo the liposuction procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating female * Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent * Subjects dependent on blood thinners * Subjects with bleeding diathesis * Subjects with a history of poor wound healing, skin fragility, poor skin elasticity, or hypertrophic or keloidal scarring * Subjects with a history of excessive surgeries on the neck in the area to be treated * Subjects who are allergic to lidocaine or who have previously had an adverse reaction to epinephrine * Subjects with non-apnea sleep disorders such as restless leg syndrome, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders * Subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Subjects with craniofacial abnormalities * Subjects with hypoventilation * Subjects with large tonsils/adenoids or an abnormal airway exam as determined by the study physician * Subjects with an anatomical nasal obstruction * Subjects who have a large tongue * Subjects with severe cardiopulmonary risks as determined by the study physician * Subjects who cannot complete an MRI * Subjects who intend to pursue other treatments for OSA during the duration of this study * Any previous and/or pending procedures at the treatment area or that may likely affect the treatment area * Pending and/or anticipated major change in diet or exercise pattern in the six weeks following the last treatment * Subjects with a Body Mass Index \>35kg/m2 * Subjects treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) within one month of study enrollment