Tongue Tie Surgery Treatment in India
About Tongue Tie Surgery
Key Highlights
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Quick, minimally invasive procedure often completed in minutes.Can significantly improve breastfeeding efficiency and infant weight gain.Helps prevent future speech and dental development issues.Typically performed as an outpatient procedure with no hospital stay required.Modern techniques like laser frenotomy may reduce bleeding and discomfort.Leads to improved oral hygiene by allowing proper tongue movement for cleaning./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent difficulty with latching or breastfeeding leading to poor weight gain.
- Audible clicking sounds during feeding and inability to maintain suction.
- Maternal nipple pain or damage during breastfeeding attributed to poor latch.
- Visible heart-shaped or notched tip of the tongue when extended.
- Significant restriction of tongue movement affecting ability to touch the roof of the mouth or extend beyond the lower gums.
- Early signs of speech delay or articulation difficulties in toddlers related to restricted tongue mobility.
- Gap between the lower front teeth (diastema) or gum recession caused by tongue tie.
How to prepare
- Consultation with a pediatrician, lactation consultant, or pediatric ENT/dentist for a definitive diagnosis.
- Review of the infant's feeding history and a physical examination of the frenulum.
- No special dietary restrictions are usually needed for infants.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (often topical or no anesthesia for very young infants).
- Planning for immediate post-procedure feeding, as breastfeeding is encouraged to soothe the baby.
- Ensuring the primary caregiver is present to comfort the infant during and after the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Minor bleeding at the incision site, which is usually minimal and short-lived.
- Mild discomfort or soreness under the tongue for 24-48 hours.
- Risk of infection, though this is very rare with proper oral hygiene.
- Potential for scar tissue formation or reattachment of the frenulum, possibly requiring a revision.
- Very rare risk of damage to surrounding structures like salivary ducts or taste buds.
- Temporary refusal to feed due to oral discomfort.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding can and should be offered immediately after the procedure to comfort the baby and check latch.
- Parents are taught simple tongue mobility exercises (stretches) to perform multiple times daily for 2-4 weeks to prevent reattachment.
- Monitor for any signs of excessive bleeding or infection, though uncommon.
- Infants typically resume normal feeding patterns within 1-2 days as discomfort subsides.
- Any prescribed infant-safe pain relief (e.g., paracetamol drops) should be administered as directed.
- A follow-up appointment is often scheduled to assess healing and improvement in feeding or function.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days for initial healing; 2-4 weeks for complete healing with exercises
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering tongue tie surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for tongue tie surgery in India include Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Salem, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform tongue tie surgery. MediFyr helps you compare pediatrics specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for tongue tie surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 5 Thousand – 25 Thousand | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 3-7 days for initial healing; 2-4 weeks for complete healing with exercises | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 17.5 Thousand – 87.5 Thousand | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 3-7 days for initial healing; 2-4 weeks for complete healing with exercises | Know More |
Top hospitals for Tongue Tie Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated pediatrics teams and experience managing patients undergoing tongue tie surgery.
Salem, India
18 Doctors
Diya Patel is a 3-week-old newborn,...
Diya Patel is a 3-week-old newborn, the first child of anxious but excited new parents. Despite a good latch, breastfeeding was excruciatingly painful for her mother, and Diya was constantly fussy, clicking while feeding, and not gaining weight adequately. She was always gassy and seemed to tire quickly at the breast. Their pediatrician noticed Diya had a heart-shaped tongue tip and a very tight, thick frenulum (Class 4 tie). A lactation consultant confirmed a significant posterior tongue tie was causing inefficient milk transfer. The pediatrician recommended a frenotomy (tongue tie release) to improve function. The in-office procedure with a pediatric dentist took less than a minute using a laser. Diya cried briefly but settled quickly in her mother's arms. Recovery involved gentle stretches to prevent reattachment. Within days, breastfeeding was dramatically less painful, Diya's feeds became more efficient, and she began steadily gaining weight. The emotional journey was profound: her parents moved from anxiety, guilt over her poor weight gain, and exhaustion to immense relief and joy, finally feeling confident in nourishing their daughter.
Pediatrics Specialists for Tongue Tie Surgery
Explore experienced pediatrics specialists who regularly perform tongue tie surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 31 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
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- 19 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 19 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 17 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 15 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 11 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 4 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
- 20 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 26 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 42 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 35 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 22 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 39 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 39 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 15 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
- Pediatrics Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune