Dr. S. Bhagavath Kumar is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon of the Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. He has over 16 years of experience and has an expertise in Hand Surgery, Trauma & Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, and Acute Burn.
Treatment for Burn Scars in Coimbatore
Treatment for Burn Scars in Coimbatore
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Here's about the surgery for Burn Scars :
Rebuilding form and function is reconstruction. Reconstructive surgery may be an option for burn scars, that limits mobility, causes feeling loss or is cosmetically unpleasant.
Who needs treatment for burn scars?
Patients who have met the following criteria after sustaining a burn and are candidates for plastic surgery
- If the injury is so serious that the patient can no longer move freely,
- For those who have lost feeling due to the burn,
- Surgical reconstruction of the burn's aesthetics, if necessary.
The aim of plastic or burn wound reconstructive surgery:
The major goal of plastic surgery for burns is to repair damaged skin or replace scar tissue. Patients with severe burns' long-term functional and aesthetic consequences have a heightened need for plastic surgery.
The benefits of undergoing treatment for burn wounds
A person's sense of self-worth and confidence might be boosted by plastic surgery if they have suffered from severe burns. Face, lips, ears, and eyes are vulnerable to severe burns. In addition to emotional distress, this might lead to physical deformities. Therefore, the confidence of the patient might be increased once plastic surgery is performed to restore those components.
The benefits of undergoing treatment for burn wounds or infection:
- Plastic surgery can increase a burn victim's self-esteem and confidence.
- Burns to the nose or nasal cavity may be treated with plastic surgery. Nasal restoration promotes breathing and sleep.
- Burn victims may have vision impairment due to sagging eyelids or fat and muscle growth around the eyes. Blepharoplasty can enhance eyesight.
Different types of burned skin treatments are recommended for wound or burn patients:
Dressing and skin substitutes:
First line of treatment for burn wounds generally involves careful dressing of the wounds to avoid any microbial infections. Topical antimicrobial ointment is applied before wrapping it in a bandage.
Skin substitutes involve biosynthetic materials that have the same structure and function as skin or have the ability to heal a wound on their own when put on it.
Skin grafts:
There are surgical procedures that include grafting skin. To perform a skin transplant, medical professionals remove a healthy layer of skin from one area of the body and relocate it to another area where it will serve as a replacement for either damaged or absent skin. The grafted skin develops blood vessels and fuses with the surrounding skin within a few days.
Types of skin graft procedures:
- Split-thickness skin graft (STSG)
- Full-thickness skin graft (FTSG)
- Composite graft
Tissue expansion:
To repair damaged skin, burn specialists may utilize a technique called tissue expansion to stimulate the creation of new, healthy skin. Plastic surgeons can use this technique to fix congenital and acquired skin damage in virtually any part of the body.
Flap surgery:
During flap surgery, healthy, living tissue is moved from one part of the body to another, usually to restore function and appearance to areas that have seen significant tissue loss due to injury or disease. Depending on the location of the flap and the damaged components, a variety of flap surgery techniques can be used.
Types of flap surgery can include:
- Local flap
- Regional flap
- Musculocutaneous flap (muscle and skin flap)
- Microvascular free flap
Microvascular surgery:
Reconstructing a damaged area of the body via microvascular surgery entails moving the affected tissue and its blood supply to the area of injury. Reconnecting the small blood veins and restoring circulation is the goal of this procedure, which is used to reattach fingers, hands, arms, and other severed body parts to the body. Reconstructive microvascular surgery can repair soft-tissue abnormalities after tumour or trauma removal.
FAQ Questions? Answered!
A skin graft is required if skin cells have been lost or damaged beyond repair. This is because the fire has also damaged the dermal layers of skin, and the cells that would ordinarily cure the burn site are no longer available to do so.
Depending on the extent of the burn, plastic surgery for burns may be a little or big procedure. Plastic surgery can be a lifesaving choice when vital structures, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, are injured.
It may take two weeks for patients to recover from burn plastic surgery fully. It may take a few extra weeks for the wounds to heal if full-thickness skin grafting is required.
Plastic surgery for burns can have a long-lasting effect; however, this will vary according to the extent of the injury and the skin burn specialist's skill. Patients with severe burns may need multiple procedures to remove the resulting scarring.
When a patient undergoes a flap operation, they typically experience some degree of discomfort afterwards. We have both prescription and over-the-counter pain relievers available to meet your needs. After surgery, it's best to take it easy, as any kind of physical exertion can increase the risk of bleeding in the treated area.
Patient Testimonials
Sudha Rajkumar
Coimbatore
I suffered a third-degree burn on my neck, although I recovered from the burns. But the scars were quite evident, which affected my confidence levels. I then started to look for options to treat the scars and found a few, but nothing was convincing. I reached out to Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and consulted the doctor, who suggested plastic surgery. I underwent the procedure, and today I am happy with the way I look. Thank you, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, for your prompt treatment.
Hari Krishnan
Coimbatore
I dealt with skin conditions for almost 3 years and left behind clear scars on my hands. My consultant doctor suggested treatment for burn scars. He suggested to me Sri Ramakrishna Hospital; thankfully, I recovered quickly from the surgery, and my scars are also covered. Thank you, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, for providing the best treatment and care.
Our Department’s Experience
Our Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery has treated over 20,000+ patients with treatment for burn scars over the last 48 years. Our highly experienced burn specialists will ensure you receive the treatment for burn scars in Coimbatore.
Why Choose Sri Ramakrishna Hospital?
Over 48+ Years of
Medical Service
Highly Experienced
Burn Specialists
Best in Class Medical
Infrastructure
Latest and Safest
Treatment Methods
Our Doctors and their Experience
Our highly experienced burn specialists have immense experience in providing the best treatment for burn scars in Coimbatore.
Dr. S. BHAGAVATH KUMAR
MS (Gen. Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), Fellowship (American Board).,Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Dr. N. THIRUGNANAM
MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery).,Visiting Consultant Plastic SurgeonDoctor's Video
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- Treated 10,00,000+ Patients while Counting on state of the art infrastructure and medical equipment.
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