Is waiting too long after tongue laceration bad for healing?
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Is waiting too long after tongue laceration bad for healing?
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Dr. Steven Harris
Surgery - Plastics
In brief: Maybe
Deep lacerations on any part of the body heal better if repaired promptly.
If not, more scarring results in the long term and more bleeding, infection and pain occur in the short term.
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