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Has your childs tongue felt short after Tongue reduction?

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Hi my son just had TR, his tongue looks very short and chopped off. Is this normal appareance after TR. He had i almost 2 weeks ago. I am very worried and am glad for any answer.

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Yes this was normal for us after all three ops. Think its the reaction to the pain and getting used to the new size. Settled down after a couple of months.

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