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A member asked:
Had my thumb tip stitched back on but the skin is grey. is it dead or will it heal ok and be viable?
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Hard to tell: however it sounds like it may not be "viable" Even if not it will gradually "heal in"....be in touch with the Practitioner who did the suturing! You should have a follow-up exam already but if not MAKE ONE!! Good Luck! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 10/31/2015
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