• How long does it take for an incision to heal after hand surgery?

I am a 42 year old male. I want to know how long does it take for an incision to heal after hand surgery?

6 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

It depends on your body's innate healing/repair mechanisms, but 4-8 weeks.

  • Surgeon
  • Centennial, CO

Most incisions can be exposed to brief water exposure after approximately 1-2 days (i.e., showers), and immersion (tub baths, pools) after 2 weeks; however, 6-8 weeks is the standard time to consider incisions "healed" barring infection or other complications. Each surgery is unique, however.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Toms River, NJ

By 2 weeks most hand wounds have accrued enough strength to perform basic activities of daily living to the point where there would be little fear of the wound breaking down.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Chevy Chase, MD

Typically, the stitches will be left in for 8 to 10 days. However, there will be some scar tissue which peaks at six weeks and disappears by six months.

Harrison Solomon, M.D.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Great Neck, NY

That really depends upon the length and location of the incision. Usually within 10-14 days the incision is fully healed. However, it can take several months for a scar to fully mature and flatten out.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Corpus Christi, TX

The skin in the hand is very unique. It will need at least two weeks to close. Expect soreness for 6-8 weeks

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