Soft-tissue laser frenectomy for Carmichael infants
For Carmichael families navigating tongue-tie or lip-tie, soft-tissue laser frenectomy with coordinated lactation consultant follow-up. Five miles away.
What laser frenectomy looks like at our practice
For full clinical detail, see our main frenectomy page.
Coordinating with the providers your family already works with
Carmichael is served by a strong network of lactation consultants, including practitioners affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center on Coyle Avenue, several private IBCLC practices in the Carmichael area, and lactation support groups that meet regularly. We have established referral patterns with several of these professionals.
The typical referral path: Carmichael mother experiences breastfeeding difficulty, sees a lactation consultant for evaluation, identifies a tongue-tie or lip-tie concern, and is referred to us for assessment and laser release. After the procedure, the family returns to the lactation consultant for feeding adjustment and follow-up.
A short drive matters
Five miles, eight to twelve minutes outside rush periods. Fair Oaks Boulevard south to Sunrise Boulevard east. Parking is directly outside the suite, the building is single-story, and the visit takes thirty to forty-five minutes including consultation, procedure, and aftercare instruction. See our Carmichael location page for more.
Typical case timing
Carmichael's family demographic includes a meaningful population of first-time mothers and families with newborns. Most of our Carmichael frenectomy cases are referred within the first three weeks of life when feeding issues become apparent.
The Carmichael lactation consultant network is well-established and our coordination is generally efficient: lactation evaluation, our frenectomy assessment, the procedure, and lactation follow-up typically happen within seven to ten days from the initial concern.
Carmichael frenectomy questions
My lactation consultant referred us for frenectomy. How fast can we be seen?
Often the same week. Call (916) 638-8778 to schedule.
How long is the drive from Carmichael with a newborn?
Five miles, eight to twelve minutes. Manageable for a brief frenectomy visit.
Do you coordinate with my lactation consultant?
Yes. We work with the Carmichael area lactation consultant network on referrals and follow-up.
Will my baby need anesthesia?
Topical only for infants. The laser procedure is fast and well-tolerated.
What is the recovery like?
Mild fussiness for one to three days. White-yellow healing tissue at the site for one to two weeks. Stretching exercises several times daily for two to three weeks to prevent reattachment.
Concerned about a tongue-tie or lip-tie?
Call (916) 638-8778 for a consultation. We coordinate with Carmichael-area lactation consultants.