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I had two tongue lacerations as a result of an auto accident two months ago. the plastic surgeon at the hospital fixed one of them, but figured that the other would heal. unfortunately it healed as a flap hanging off my tongue and after follow-up with t

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Follow up: Re-consult with your surgeon, I'm sure he will revise the flap.

Answered 11/25/2015

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

2 Lacs Tongue: Return to see operative surgeon to repair the second laceration as a delayed repair. Be sure you are given IV antibiotics and PO also. This secondary repair might have to be under light general.

Answered 11/25/2015

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