This will be somewhat firm to touch and tender for 6-8 weeks. This can be helped by massaging the area firmly with the moisturizing cream. The nerves running to the fingers can be damaged during the surgery and cause numbness in part of the finger. This complication is unusual in unoperated areas but becomes more common during repeat operations. If this occurs the nerve would be repaired immediately if possible.
Infection Can occur after any operation.
This would be treated with antibiotics. Bleeding Can cause a collection of blood under the stitches which is painful and which can cause problems with the wound. This is usually managed by removing some of the stitches but occasionally it is necessary to return to the operating theatre to stop bleeding. Tell the surgeon if you are on anticoagulants or aspirin. This problem cannot be predicted but will be watched for afterwards and treated with physiotherapy.