Draining using syringe may remove the fluid in the short term but the fluid normally returns & can cause scarring.
If @rustyrockets had used #leeches then the natural anticoagulant & vasodilator in #leech bite wld let inflammation drain itself, reducing likelihood of scarring. https://t.co/Uf9K9VXbhx
Very nasty injury to Stephen Smith’s ear - leeches would definitely be a good option to keep the blood circulation. Leeches are one of the few effective treatments for aural hematomas. #VargasSmith https://t.co/hVJYXAg7S2
@rivercity603 @SMinihane87@TheJimCornette Leeches are still used in modern microsurgery. Stocked in major trauma hospitals worldwide for plastic and reconstructive surgery!
@Snarkaroni@DebraMessing Actually leeches are still used for modern microsurgery today and carried by major trauma hospitals worldwide for plastic and reconstructive surgery!
@BillHutt1 Leeches play an important part of modern microsurgery- used for plastic and reconstructive surgery and supplied to major trauma hospitals worldwide!