Should Lip Tie Be Corrected?

Level 1 and Level 2 lip ties are typically left alone and do not require revision. If there's a tongue tie as well as a lip tie restricting your baby's ability to feed, a pediatrician may advise you to “revise” or “release” them both, even if the lip tie is considered to be Level 1 or Level 2.

Is it necessary to get lip tie fixed?

Lip ties are common and not necessarily a problem for all babies who have them. A lip tie does not always need treatment. Parents and caregivers should assess whether or not the baby is having trouble breastfeeding. If other measures do not help, a lip tie revision may foster longer and healthier breastfeeding.

Do babies grow out of lip ties?

The condition may not cause any problem, and the tightness may subside as the baby grows. If tongue-tie is left alone, babies can often grow out of it as their mouth develops. However, some cases of tongue-tie may require surgery for correction.