The procedure to loosen a frenum can be referred to as a frenotomy, frenectomy or frenuplasty, depending on exactly what is done. But it is often referred to simply as a tongue release or lip release. Usually no sedation is required for the child. The baby is wrapped comfortably in a ...
Frenotomy (tongue or lip release) is a well-tolerated procedure that can provide objective and subjective benefits in breastfeeding. This report discusses the effect of tongue-tie and lip-tie on breastfeeding and the role of frenotomy based on the existing recommendations and scientific literature...
21 patients (62%) had a tongue tie release, 10 (29%) had both a tongue tie and upper lip tie divided, whereas 3 (9%) had an upper-lip tie alone divided. 29 (85%) of the patients who had a procedure carried out had an immediate improvement in breastfeeding, while 28 (82%) ...
The true nature of relapse in relation to the procedure is difficult to ascertain; however, the phenomena may be partially explained by muscle memory attempting to resume its preoperative activity [17,18]. Nevertheless, it is difficult to ascertain if this drop persists at levels close to ...