The appearance of the mouth depends on the location and size of the thin mucous folds that connect the lips with the gums and bones of the jaw. If they are located incorrectly or too short, a number of serious problems arise, including recession of the gums and periodontitis . To prevent complications and improve the aesthetic parameters, the plastic of the bridle of the upper lip is performed. This is a low-traumatic operation, which takes no more than 20 minutes.
How is the plastic frenulum of the upper lip made in adults?
Today there are 2 ways to conduct the procedure:
1. Classical plastic with a medical scalpel:
- dissection of mucosal folds (frenotomy);
- excision of the attachment of the bridle of the upper lip (frenectomy);
- moving the original zone of interlacing the mucous folds in the gingival surface (frenuloplastika).
2. Plastic surgery of the bridle of the upper lip with a diode laser. The operation also goes through the three steps described above.
The laser procedure is less traumatic and almost bloodless. In addition, after performing this operation, there is no need for suturing, as when using classical surgery.
Rehabilitation after plasty of a bridle is minimal, stay in a hospital is not required, and the patient can immediately go home. Already on the 4th-5th day the mucous membranes completely heal, scarring, as a rule, does not remain, or they are almost invisible.
Consequences of plasty of the bridle of the upper lip
If you follow all the surgeon's recommendations, do regular rinses and visit a doctor for preventive examinations within a week after the operation, there are no negative consequences.
The results of plastics are only positive - the correct position of the upper lip, the improvement of diction and sound formation. The procedure also helps prevent gum disease and oral cavity, problems with prosthetics.