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Frenotomy
When a short lingual frenulum leads to difficulty breastfeeding, restricted swallowing or pronunciation, or impaired oral hygiene, and conservative measures (such as breastfeeding guidance, speech and oral motor training) have limited effect, a specialist can assess whether to consider frenotomy. Th
24-72h
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Approx. $4,200
Treatment fee
Not included
- -Treatment fee
- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Frenotomy is performed
Under topical or local anesthesia, the doctor lifts the tongue and uses scissors, a cold knife, or a laser to cut the restricted frenulum fibers, with hemostasis and a few sutures if necessary. Subsequently, bleeding and pain are observed, and swallowing and eating are assessed, with the goal of relieving restricted tongue movement. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specifics are subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
What is Frenotomy?
Under topical or local anesthesia, the doctor lifts the tongue and uses scissors, a cold knife, or a laser to cut the restricted frenulum fibers, with hemostasis and a few sutures if necessary. Subsequently, bleeding and pain are observed, and swallowing and eating are assessed, with the goal of relieving restricted tongue movement. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specifics are subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
How is Frenotomy performed?
Step 1
How Frenotomy is performed
Under topical or local anesthesia, the doctor lifts the tongue and uses scissors, a cold knife, or a laser to cut the restricted frenulum fibers, with hemostasis and a few sutures if necessary. Subsequently, bleeding and pain are observed, and swallowing and eating are assessed, with the goal of relieving restricted tongue movement. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specifics are subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Including preoperative assessment, surgery, and follow-up, it is recommended to stay for approximately 5–10 days in total; the specifics are subject to the hospital schedule and individual recovery.
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How much does treatment cost?⌄
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What happens after I return home?⌄
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