my son who is now 5 yrs old was born with a double uvula. (uvula is the small fleshy thing that hangs at the back of the throat). his double uvula doesn't cause him any problems, he eat well, sleeps well and besides a very active child. the only problem is that some people say his has nasal speech, i frankly can't hear that, maybe because i'm used to him.

we once brought him to a maxiofacial surgeon who said that a simple surgery can be done to correct it. this coming friday he will undergo surgery.

now for who knows about this please help me with these questions.

1. do they unlock the lower jaw bone to perform this sugery because i've heard that once you unlock the jaw is doesn't come back as stable as before.

2. is it safe for a child of 5 yrs to undergo anaestetics?

your help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks
worried father.