LASER FRENECTOMY
“Tongue Tie Laser Surgery”
Frenulum
laser surgery
WHAT IS A LASER FRENECTOMY?
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A LASER FRENECTOMY PROCEDURE?
During the laser frenectomy procedure, a topical anesthetic is first applied to the area to be treated. In the next step, a pen-sized laser is used to release the tongue tie or lip tie. The entire process of laser frenectomy takes place in about 5 minutes, with little to no discomfort.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A LASER FRENECTOMY PROCEDURE?
RECOVERY PROCESS AND TIME FOR LASER FRENECTOMY
In general, it takes around three to four weeks for complete healing of the tissues. For a quick healing process during the recovery period, mothers are advised to follow the measures of proper active wound management along with gentle daily stretching exercises for the infant.
BENEFITS OF LASER TREATMENT FOR TONGUE TIE
- There is no need to take stitches after the laser frenectomy procedure.
- The success rate for laser frenectomy is high.
- The child's breastfeeding efficiency improved significantly after the procedure.
- Laser frenectomy offers quick healing and recovery
- In laser frenectomy, there is no need for general anesthesia
- The laser frenectomy procedure is safe and takes less time
- The risk of infection and bleeding after the tongue tie procedure is less
- There is no swelling and minimal pain after the procedure.
IS LASER FRENECTOMY PAINFUL?
Dr. Shah is
Laser Certified
(GLOH), LLC to perform laser
frenectomies.
WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES SUGGESTED FOR TONGUE TIE?
In certain cases of tongue tie, alternative therapies like Craniosacral Therapy or Lactation Support are suggested by the tongue tie specialist as complementary treatments. These alternative therapies offer benefits such as successful breastfeeding, reduced stress, improved muscle relaxation, pain relief, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
OUR ADVANCED & GLOBALLY RENOWNED TONGUE TIE PROCEDURES:
- Creased nipples
- Blanched nipples
- Bleeding nipples
- Painful latching
- Incomplete breast drainage after feeding
- Mastitis / Infected nipples
- Nipple Thrush
- Reduced milk supply
- State of mind: Anxious / Depressed
The various baby tongue tie symptoms to watch out for includes the following,
- Prolonged latching / long feeding hours
- Unsettled after feeding
- Short sleep duration
- Poor / shallow latch
- Chewing on nipples
- Reflux symptoms
- Colic symptoms / Gassiness
- Falls asleep during feeds
- Pulls body away from breast while feeding
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