16/01/2023
Scar tissue remodelling
š„š„This post speaks for itselfā¦
Take a good look at how this baby presented to clinic and swipe across to see how they progressed before they left clinic. šš
Remodelling scar tissue occurs through adequate tongue movement and optimising function. Movement and tongue space helps the scar tissue to become more supple. If the tongue isnāt moving wel, the muscular structures contract and tighten and the scar tissue becomes a more sturdy/tight structure, further impacting the mobility.
ā¼ļøA reminder scar tissue can take up to 18 months to 2 years to heal, so the potential for it to tighten, and oral function deteriorate can occur many months after a tongue tie division.
Breastfeeding or bottle feeding alone is not the answer IF the latch is consistently shallow. As the muscles are not moving and engaging optimally therefore optimal mobility is limited. š¤±š½š¼
šµāš« The consistent symptoms that show up at any point in time, maybe an indicator to seek further support and assessment.
The symptoms are your babyās way of communicating that something may be a little off. š¶š¼
The inner feeling voice within, is your instinct telling you youāre right š
Itās ok to seek support and also ok to seek a second or third opinion if you need.
