André Machado1,2*, Mariana Duarte3, Ana Silva1, Ângela Rego1 and Luís Meireles1
1Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
2Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde - Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
3Universidade Católica - Centro Regional de Viseu - Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Portugal
*Corresponding Author: André Machado, Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Received: September 14, 2022; Published: October 11, 2022
Cosmetic tongue division is a procedure that has gained popularity in recent times. It is a procedure that carries risks, due to the myriad of vital anatomical structures in the region in question. The relevance of this case lies in the lack of regulation for the performance of this type of procedure by non-medical professionals, as well as possible complications.
Keywords: Tongue; Glossalgia; Tattooist; Cosmetic; Non-medical
Citation: André Machado., et al. “Glossalgia After Tongue Splitting: A Case Report".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 4.11 (2022): 20-21.
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