Are There Any Complications of Webbed Toes?
Unfortunately there is some scarring after the surgery, and the webbing occasionally grows back. You may experience post-operative swelling, severe pain, numbness, bluish discoloration, and tingling toes.
If any of these symptoms appear, you should contact your doctor or surgeon immediately. Additional complications that may arise include:
Skin graft damage, may darken over time
Breathing problems
Sore throat from intubation
Excessive bleeding
Infection
Bad reaction to medications
May need second surgery (depends on type of syndactyly)
Because most skin grafts are taken from the thigh area, the graft may grow hair over time. This issue is purely cosmetic, as the hair can easily be removed with tweezers.