I've been wanting to get my posterior tongue tie revised for quite some time and finally got the chance! Dr Richter in Lehi, UT will revise adults and he did an amazing job on my youngest daughter. So we made an appointment and got it done today! He revised by laser with a topical numbing gel. It didn't hurt at all and I could feel a slight irritation of the laser as he got deeper within my tongue. I could immediate feel my shoulders just relax as soon as he started. He said it just opened up a ton. We also did my lower lip and I feel like I can finally close my mouth without stretching my lips over my teeth. Swallowing is different and even with a numb tongue, speaking is less of an effort. I can touch the top of my mouth with it open too!
Evening update: Even though he used a special substance (forgot to ask the name, I was on Xanax...) that is supposed to prevent reattachment, I still lift my tongue as far up and back as I can several times an hour. Keeping the mobility and prevention of scar tissue is important. It's swelling a bit and I think of like a bit of ibuprofen overnight for when I'm not keeping it stretched out. Eating and drinking normally however! My husband said that my hump back has lessened noticeably and my speech is a bit clearer. I am able to talk and read aloud to my children without tripping over my tongue! I was already anticipating having to get the help of a speech therapist and myofunctional therapist to help retrain my tongue anyway. Stay tuned for updates!
Tongue lift before
Tongue lift after
Before pictures
After pictures
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