• How long does swelling last after hand surgery?

I am a 25 year old male. I want to know how long does swelling last after hand surgery?

3 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

It depends on your innate healing/repair capabilities, 4-8 weeks.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Chevy Chase, MD

It depends on the surgery. But it can last up to 6 months. And sometimes 1 year on occasion.

Harrison Solomon, M.D.

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Great Neck, NY

This really depends upon the type of surgery and the reason for the surgery, such as an injury versus a diagnosis such as carpal tunnel release surgery. That being said, it can sometimes take at least a couple of months, sometimes longer, for swelling to fully resolve after hand surgery.

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