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Burn and Wound Surgery
What Is It?
Burn and wound surgery is a field of plastic surgery that involves the treatment of acute burns, management of chronic wounds (such as pressure sores, diabetic foot, and venous ulcers),and the correction of aesthetic and functional scars. Early intervention, infection control, and tissue repair are fundamental aspects of this specialty.
Surgery Duration and Type of Anesthesia
The duration of the surgery depends on the degree and extent of the wound; it can range from 30 minutes to 3–4 hours. Local, spinal, or general anesthesia is typically preferred.
Why Is This Surgery Preferred?
Severe burns and non-healing wounds pose risks of infection and functional loss. Surgical intervention helps clean the tissue, perform grafting, or apply reconstruction techniques to accelerate the healing process.
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Who Is It Suitable For?
It is suitable for patients who have suffered moderate to severe burns, have chronic wounds, non-healing tissue defects, or require scar correction.
Recovery Process
The recovery process may take 2–8 weeks, depending on the wound area. Patients who undergo skin grafting may need movement restrictions. Long-term dressings, physical therapy, and scar monitoring may also be necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a graft?
A graft is healthy skin taken from another area of the body and transplanted to the damaged area.
Will the burn scar completely disappear?
The scars may fade but may not completely disappear.
Does the wound require laser or additional treatments?
In some cases, additional treatments such as laser, PRP, or silicone sheets may be recommended to reduce the scar.
Burn and wound surgery, when performed with proper planning, an experienced surgeon, and close collaboration with the patient, allows for achieving natural and harmonious results that maintain the overall aesthetic balance of the body. Since each patient’s anatomy and expectations are unique, individualized planning plays a key role in the success of the procedure.
