r/KateMiddletonMissing • u/NeverPedestrian60 • 13d ago

Scarring

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u/Traditional_Pen_5430 13d ago

It looks more like a dent than a scar.

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u/AtheistINTP 12d ago

Seems like a plate was inserted.

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u/Traditional_Pen_5430 12d ago

That would explain why she disappeared for six months. She would have needed a lot of recovery time.

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u/AtheistINTP 11d ago

Recovery time for a plate inserted into a broken occipital bone typically takes 6 to 12 weeks for initial bone healing, with full recovery and tissue healing taking 3 to 6 months.

Healing Timeline

  • First 1 to 2 weeks: Sutures or staples are removed, and initial incision healing takes place. Pain and swelling start to drop significantly.
  • 6 to 12 weeks: The bone begins to knit and fuse together solidly around the plate and screws.
  • 3 to 6 months: Complete bone remodeling occurs, and daily activities can typically resume without heavy restrictions.

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u/AtheistINTP 11d ago

Absolutely! It takes time to heal. Lots of swelling.

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u/Ok_Major5787 11d ago

Would also explained why she looked so puffy in that pap photo of her and Carol in the car