Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My 1 year old tore her upper lip ferlum about 3 months ago its still dangling and loose will it ever heal? or can a surgeon tidy it up?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Torn frenum: It should be held by now if it looks as pink as the gum and inner lip. The hanging portion will shrink in time and will not be a problem for now.
Answered 8/18/2014
4.9k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
It has healed: After 3 months, a torn frenulum can be considered "healed." it is not going to heal further. In theory, an oral surgeon can remove "dangling" tissue if necessary.
Answered 9/3/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My oral surgeon want to do nerve repair surgery. Had implant 1-2-15. I have tens like pain in lip & chin. Ct shows implant close but not touching nerve. Should I do surgery or see if it heals more.
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have a brown mole above my upper lip just off centre. Plastic surgeon advised against removal as will scar & my lip will shrink on one side?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Should I be concerned about pre cancer of the lip since my dentist said don't bite however said try some cream and if it doesn't heal see oral surgeon but my problem Is my habit of biting my lip and the white patch doesn't heal and I usually bite it const
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is lip asymmetry after removal of mucocele repairable? If so by who? Don't trust the original oral surgeon! two years later still numb, permanent?
I have had what I think is a mucocele on my lower lip for years now. It's also quite large. No one seems to know who I should see to have it removed. My oral surgeon would not. I would like to get rid of it, as I have difficulty speaking sometimes?
Dad is 64 Yrs old,he has frequent pain which starts from left arm till neck then grows till head and forehead with eyes burning irritation.MRI is clean,visited many neuro surgeons, but still pain remains.Pls advice which specialised doc to consult?
I got three dissolvable stitches in my upper lip two days ago. My 3 year old son just head butted me and one the stitches is loose. What do I do?
Lip injury not healed after 9 years. Do i need to see a plastic surgeon?
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
