Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Doctors, can my frenulum grow back after frenectomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Frenectomy: If done properly, it should not grow back. Merely cutting the frenum will result in regrowth, but if the muscle fibers are removed and the bone scored, I have yet to see it grow back.
Answered 3/28/2019
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had labial frenectomy 3days ago.But my front teeth do not have gaps.Doc performed this to prevent relapse.Was this necessary?Am still in pain
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Torn frenulum?? He won't talk to a doctor about it, happened a week ago and is still sensitive. Also sink tag now present
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had circumcision and frenuloplasty recently cause doctor said i have short frenulum, does frenuloplasty cause difference compared to normal frenulum?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I tore my frenulum 5 days ago now my tip feels numb and my balls ares swollen. I'm very worried please help doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What doctors specialize in performing lingual frenectomies?
I went to make a braces to close my teeth spaces, the first doctor said i will need a dental frenectomy and the second said i don't need,do i or don't?
My lingual frenectomy was done by cutting part of the flesh off the bone behind my bottom teeth instead of frenulum itself. Is that a normal method?
I have undergone a penile frenectomy, but the skin under the frenulum is still tight. When erected, foreskin barely retracts over the glans. Options?
I had frenectomy operation for frenulum labialis superior, but I am very worried, will my lip shape or smile change because of this operation? Will my upper lip hang down? or will there be any changes in my appearance?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
