Are these new polyps on my hammer?

[Bars]

This hammer took a big hit a while ago. Although it's half the size it used to be, it's still opening up during the day and closing at night. It has exposed skeleton around the edges for a good 2 months now, but hasn't gotten worse.

Few days ago I noticed these tiny polyps to the right. Is this new growth or dying/receding existing polyps?

If new growth, could it slowly be bouncing back?

 

[P-Dub]

Really hard to tell from that shot. If there is a way to turn the coral to better see what's going on on that side, it would help in determining what, exactly, is going on.

 

[TripleTruble]

The new baby heads would sprout from the base of an existing head

 

[Bars]

Really hard to tell from that shot. If there is a way to turn the coral to better see what's going on on that side, it would help in determining what, exactly, is going on.

I'll try to get a better shot.

Wasn't necessarily talking about new heads by the way, but rather new 'tentacles'. These tiny ones are attached to the tissue itself and not coming from the skeleton.

 

[Anubisxii]

Bump curious myself

 

[Bars]

This is the best I can do. Clearly shows they're attached to the tissue itself though. Also clearly shows how much the tissue has receded. Has been like this for 2+ months now.

 

[TripleTruble]

IMO I see new little tentacles on existing heads as well in form of growing bigger

 

[Bars]

IMO I see new little tentacles on existing heads as well in form of growing bigger

Cool, that's good to hear. Guess this one isn't a goner then.
He's in a very low flow and light spot, so I'll just leave him there.