How rare is it for tonsils to grow back?
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It is possible for your tonsils and adenoids to grow back following a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy if your surgeon does not completely remove all of the lymphoid tissue during surgery. Even a very tiny amount of tissue can cause them to grow back. However, this isn't a common occurrence.