Deer decimated my Azaleas - will they live?

I had deer fencing up and the deer somehow busted part down and got in.  They ate nearly every leaf and bud off of the plant.  This happened a  month ago.  I've scraped the bark and the plant is alive even at high up branches; however I don't know how it will possibly grow new leaves without buds.  Are they goners?  I heard azaleas are hearty...but not sure they will overcome this.  The roots are likely fine.    Anyone experience this?   Will they sprout new leaves?  Any insights would be helpful.  As of today - 03/31 no real new growth. Thank you.

Same experience, but with citrus trees.  They end up with a 'fauxhawk' and to all intents and purposes, the remainder of the branches are destroyed.  As soon as there is grass in the paddocks the deer go somewhere else and the trees come back to life (mostly).  So I'd say there is a good chance that your azaleas will grow back, since they are in the Rhododendron group which tend to be fairly indestructible. Unless of course the deer are a presence all year, in which case, you could try the urine solution - fertilize whilst discouraging the deer with a 'human' smell.

Thanks Jill.  The problem is, I don't know where the leaves will come from as the deer cleaned out the leaves and buds pretty good.  Time will tell I suppose.