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A 73-year-old male asked:
How long does it take to amputate a frostbitten hand & foot? once the dermis & epidermis have frozen on a person's face, turning black, what comes next re the skin?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Ax will do it in seconds if in Alaska. Otherwise need more details.
Skin sloughs off and will be pink for a long time and maybe for life.
Time will tell.
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Answered Sep 30, 2022
Last updated Oct 1, 2022
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