Our FAQs section is designed to demystify the process, providing clear, concise answers to your most pressing questions about tongue ties, lip ties, and our range of services. From understanding the signs and symptoms to knowing what to expect before, during, and after treatment, our FAQs offer a comprehensive guide to put your mind at ease and prepare you for a successful journey to improved health and comfort.
We use the best laser in the industry, LightScapel CO2 laser.
The CO2 laser cauterizes as it cuts and so, we usually have little to no bleeding.
We would like you to consider that it can often cause parents’ increased stress watching their little one undergo a procedure. For the sake of limiting your stress, and so the doctor can fully focus on your child, we advise parents to not be in the room. You will have the support of a lactation specialist and your baby will have support of a therapist during the procedure. However, parents are allowed in the room if they feel it is best for their family. Please discuss this with the doctor as there are some light rules if parents do choose to be in the room.
Yes. We will give you specific instructions for post-operative care prior to release. We believe there should be no new information on day of surgery.
The first 24-48 hours is when patients experience the most discomfort. This does not appear to be severe pain, but rather increased fussiness here and there. We will give you a list of remedies, both homeopathic and pharmaceutical.
It is not uncommon for parents to learn about their own ties after their baby is diagnosed since there is a genetic component to ties. We absolutely work with adults with ties as well. We can definitely set up a consult for you to be evaluated. (This would be a Frenuloplasty consult)
In majority of cases, the procedure will actually improve feeding within the first 24 hours. However, in some cases due to some discomfort or to adjust to the increased range of motion on lip and/or tongue, feedings can be touch-and-go during that first day.
Depending on the age of the patient, and parental preference, please ask the doctor as each case varies.
Therapy, stretches and exercises play key roles in post-operative healing. Typically, as long as patients are able to follow the advised regimen, re-attachment is unlikely.
Dr. Persaud typically does 8-12 releases per week, and has been perfecting his craft for over five years. However, he strongly advises that parents be less focused on the quantity of a providers’ releases, but rather the QUALITY. Many other providers will do thousands of these per year, but have little to no follow up care, nor do they understand the process of doing a complete release and implementing therapy.
Laser-to-tissue, the procedure is usually under 1 minute. However, there is a therapist in the room as well, for strengthening, manual therapy/bodywork immediately after the procedure. Pre and post photos are taken to be shared with the parents as well. This all can take 5-10 minutes.
With the procedure time, some therapy/bodywork after, and the post-op feed with our in-office lactation specialist, we ask that you cater to be here for about one hour.
Dr. Persaud will help you manage the wound care after release to reduce chances of re-attachment. There is a 1 week, a 1 month, and an optional 4 month post-op included in your procedure fee.
Technique and skill of provider is ultimately most important when choosing a provider. A CO2 laser however releases the tissue in small increments at a time, without even touching the tissue. It cauterizes as it works and creates a clean field so the provider can see exactly what they are doing as the surgery is completed. Other lasers and/or scissors, especially in inexperienced hands, can create more bleeding and injury as it comes into direct contact with the sites. The CO2 laser is one of the safest tools, giving predictable and reproducible results.
The strand of tissue shaped like a cord (lingual frenulum), that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth, can sometimes be too short, causing a restriction in movement and strength of the tongue.
Although most of the time the tight frenulum is easy to see and identify, sometimes the tight cord is underneath the skin causing a submucosal or posterior tongue-tie.
This restriction can result in a poor latch, nipple pain, and other complication with breastfeeding. Aside from nursing, a tied tongue has been linked to other issues during the child’s development from infancy to adulthood.
A professional assessment by specialists to determine the treatment path, ensuring a personalized approach to care.
Procedure options tailored to individual needs, possibly complemented by therapy, to effectively address the condition.
Active rehabilitation focusing on oral muscle retraining and strength, enhancing functional outcomes and well-being.
Ongoing assistance from therapists and doctors to ensure lasting results, providing peace of mind and continuous improvement.
Our team is specialty trained in frenectomies and functional frenuloplasties for infants, children, and adults using the state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 Laser. Come to Atlanta’s one and only Tongue-tie Center and get your release done right with our state-of-the-art CO2 laser and our team of certified professionals.
We want to hear from you about all your concerns. We’re happy to answer questions and guide you in the right direction.
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