Tongue-Tie Surgery.

DESCRIPTION

» Tongue-tie surgery.

• It is the cutting or resection of the frenum under the tongue that is too tight or too short, a condition called “tongue-tie” (or Ankyloglossia).

» Characteristics of tongue-tie.

1. The frenulum under the tongue is short, thick, or too tightly attached.
2. Restricted tongue movement, such as not being able to stick the tongue out beyond the lips or lift the tip of the tongue.
3. It can be present from birth and may be minor or severely disruptive to daily life.

» Symptoms that may be encountered.

› In infants or young children, as follows:

• Poor latch during breastfeeding (not latching well, discontinuous sucking)
• Slow weight gain.
• Mothers may experience sore nipples when their babies suckle.
• Frequent choking or swallowing of air.

› In older children or adults, as follows:

• Speech imprecision in some sounds (e.g. /l/, /r/)
• The tongue cannot lick the lips.
• The tongue cannot touch the roof of the mouth.
• Swallowing or eating problems.

» Treatment: Surgical removal of the lingual frenum

1. Frenotomy.
   • Sutureless scar removal.
   • Often used in infants or young children.
   • Use scissors or a laser to cut off a small amount of scar tissue.
   • It takes a very short time, no more than 1-2 minutes.
   • Anesthesia may not be necessary in infants (because the nerves in this area are not yet fully developed).
2. Frenuloplasty.
   • More complex surgery is used when the scar tissue is thick or when new scar tissue has formed after previous surgery.
   • Performed in older children or adults.
   • Stitching is also used and anesthesia may be required.

» Postoperative care.

• The child may experience minor pain for 1-2 days.
• There may be some slight bleeding.
• Let the child suckle or drink milk as usual immediately after the procedure.
• In some cases, physical therapy may be recommended after surgery to prevent scar tissue from recurring.

» When should surgery be performed?

• If you have problems with sucking, speaking or swallowing.
• Get advice from a specialist, such as a pediatrician, pediatric dentist, speech therapist, or oral surgeon.

Package : Tongue-Tie Surgery.

Service Eligibility Conditions.

• This package is a lump sum fee. Participate in surgery fees Nursing service fee
• Only packages that include room and food for 1 night and 2 days. If the Admit stays longer than the specified date, you must pay the actual excess amount.
• This package is for those who pay by cash. or credit card

EXPIRES 31 DECEMBER 2025

For more information, please contact the Pediatric Center, Building 2, 2nd Floor, Tel. 0 2530 2556 ext. 2200, 2201.