Wounds to the fingers typically heal well because fingers have an excellent blood supply. Usually, with clean amputations of the fingertip (or even the digit itself), surgery is not needed.
In general, for a fingertip injury to grow back fully, the injury must occur beyond where the fingernail starts. This article shows the stages of healing for a fingertip amputation.
No surgical procedures or special equipment were used. The wound was cleaned well and covered with a waterproof dressing.
For example, cleaning the wound with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide is not advised as it can slow healing.
It is important to ask how often your bandage should be changed at home and which topical products (such as antibiotic ointment) you should use.
Monitor your injury for signs of infection, like redness, swelling, or drainage, and be sure to attend your follow-up appointments so your provider can monitor your progress.
