Tongue tie
Infant specialty clinic
Infant Circumcision & Tongue-Tie Release (Frenotomy) in Torrance, CA
A successful start to life begins with comfortable feeding. Lydia Elias, DO, provides specialized in-office procedures that support your baby’s feeding, growth and comfort.
Gentle In-Office Circumcision
Lydia Elias, DO, a board-certified pediatrician, performs infant circumcision right here in our Torrance clinic — in a calm setting, with a focus on your baby’s comfort and clear guidance for you at every step.
Learn moreTongue & Lip-Tie Release (Frenotomy)
When a tight band of tissue under the tongue or lip makes feeding hard, a quick in-office release can make a real difference. Lydia Elias, DO, evaluates and treats tongue tie and lip tie in our Torrance clinic — no hospital visit required.
Learn moreBreastfeeding & Feeding Support
Feeding is one of the biggest parts of a baby’s first weeks — and one of the most common worries. Our pediatric team helps you find what works, from latch and weight checks to tongue-tie evaluation.
Learn moreNewborn Care & Screening
The first days at home are full of questions. Our team sees newborns early and often — checking weight, feeding and jaundice — and makes sure you feel confident caring for your baby.
Learn moreMedical Ear Piercing (3 months+)
Ear piercing done the medical way: in our clean, calm exam rooms, by our pediatric team, for babies from 3 months of age, children and teens.
Learn moreInfant specialty clinic
Why families choose us for infant procedures
- Done by your pediatrician
The doctor who knows your baby performs the procedure — no referral maze.
- In our calm clinic
Gentle local numbing and comfort measures, without a hospital procedure room.
- Feeding support included
Help with latch, weight checks and follow-up after the procedure.
Serving families throughout Torrance, Lomita, Carson, Palos Verdes, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach.
Have questions about your baby? We’re here to help.
Call our Torrance clinic or request a consultation online — we’ll walk you through every step.