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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
little finger nail portion cosmetic surgery
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
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little finger nail portion cosmetic surgery
by sumit87, Jul 08, 2009 12:15PM
Hi I am sumit . One month before I met with an accident , in which my left hand's little finger amputed from nail portion. Doctor says that the growing of nail is almost impossible. I want to know that if the end portion of finger (from last fold) has been amputed , what could be the possible chances to get the nail grow in that finger. If it is not possible is there any alternate solution in cosmetic surgery to get the finger likewise earlier with nail.
Please help and advise.
Best regards
Sumit
Please help and advise.
Best regards
Sumit
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Jul 08, 2009 12:33PM
, Jul 08, 2009 12:33PM
Growth of a nail will depend on whether the growth center of the nail (nail matrix) has been destroyed in the injury. Often nail growth will occur, but with an abnoral apperance of the nail. Reconstruction is near impossible and you would probably be better off using an external artificial nail.
