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     Dr. Veerula has been performing tongue-tie surgeries since 1992 and has specialized in laser treatments since 2016. While many newborns are diagnosed within the first 30 days due to latch issues, he has extensive experience treating patients of all ages. About 50% of his patients are over 18 months, including older children and adults who have faced challenges from untreated tongue-ties, such as feeding problems, anxiety, and speech difficulties. His patients experience significant improvements with a lower revision rate compared to traditional surgical frenectomies.

 

Dr. V has over two decades of experience specializing in the surgical management of tongue tie issues and a particular interest in the management of breastfeeding difficulties for tongue and lip-tied infants and their mothers. Dr. V works closely with regional lactation consultants, pediatricians, family doctors, and midwives to identify and treat these conditions early optimizing infant feeding and development. He has performed well over three thousand tongue and lip-tie release procedures over the course of his career. Often infants with feeding difficulties can be seen in the office within days of the referral and, in appropriate cases, the indicated procedure(s) can be performed on the day of the initial consultation.

 

    In 2021, Dr. Vijay Veerula followed his father's footsteps and began his training with Laser frenectomies. Both Dr. Giridhar Veerula and Dr. Vijay Veerula are passionate about the benefits of laser frenectomies and are advocates of proper aftercare procedures.

 

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Laser Frenectomy
(Lip & Tongue Tie Revision)

At JFPM, we use a diode laser for in-office treatment of lip & tongue ties, avoiding general anesthesia to reduce complications. Comfort is ensured with appropriate numbing methods. The diode laser aids healing and minimizes bleeding, with trained physicians providing local outpatient aftercare  for better outcomes.

Frenectomies:
Lip & Tongue-Tie Revision

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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Before undergoing the procedure, I experienced significant pain while breastfeeding due to my son's challenging latch. 

 

After the procedure, my son was able to latch pain-free for the first time ever!

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He had a severe posterior tongue tie and an upper lip tie, which hindered his latch during the first four weeks of his life. Given his young age, I was worried about using scissors, as I had read it could lead to incomplete release and extra scar tissue.

 

Dr. Veerula reassured me about the advantages of using a laser instead of scissors, emphasizing the greater control laser provides in releasing tissue, especially when dealing with posterior tongue ties.  Using a Laser minimizes bleeding and reduces the risk of reattachment. My son healed quickly and Dr. Veerula’s aftercare protocol was both effective and compassionate.

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A. Patient 02/26/18

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