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How will i look after my lingual frenectomy?
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Frenectomy: You will look the same... Just wil be able to do more fun things with your tongue.
Answered 4/17/2015
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No different: A lingual frenectomy is simply clipping the skin or muscle in the area under the tongue. It will free up your tongue and allow better movement. This aids in speech, eating and being able to stick your tongue out at someone. The procedure for most is not painful either.
Answered 10/4/2016
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