What to expect with tongue and lip tie surgery

Deciding to move forward with tongue and lip tie surgery can feel like a massive hurdle, especially if you're already exhausted from navigating feeding issues or speech concerns. It's one of those things that sounds a lot scarier than it actually is, but that doesn't stop the "what ifs" from running through your head. Whether you're looking into this for your newborn or you're an adult finally addressing a lifetime of jaw tension, understanding the nuts and bolts of the procedure—and the recovery—can take a lot of the anxiety out of the process. ...

May 18, 2026 · 7 min · Altamirano Val