Burn Injury Treatment in India
About Burn Injury
Key Highlights
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Dual Focus: Combines functional restoration with aesthetic improvement for comprehensive care.Advanced Techniques: Utilizes skin grafts, tissue expansion, flap surgery, and laser therapy.Scar Management: Aims to minimize scarring, improve skin texture, and correct discoloration.listrongRestored Mobility:/strong Addresses contractures to improve range of motion and function./lilistrongPsychological Benefit:/strong Enhances self-esteem and quality of life by improving appearance./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Deep second-degree or third-degree burns requiring surgical intervention.
- Burn scars causing functional impairment, such as joint contractures.
- Hypertrophic or keloid scars from healed burns.
- Significant cosmetic disfigurement affecting psychological well-being.
- Burns involving critical areas like the face, hands, or joints.
- Chronic non-healing burn wounds or ulcers.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging if needed.
- Wound assessment to determine the depth and extent of the burn.
- Nutritional optimization to support healing.
- Cessation of smoking and certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised.
- Detailed discussion of surgical goals, techniques, and realistic outcomes.
- Arranging for post-operative support and care at home.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical or donor site.
- Bleeding or hematoma formation.
- Poor wound healing or graft failure.
- Changes in skin sensation (numbness or hypersensitivity).li>
- Scarring, including the possibility of new hypertrophic or keloid scars.
- Asymmetry, contour irregularities, or color mismatch.
- Need for additional revision surgeries.
- Anesthesia-related risks.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain management, and wound care.
- Strict elevation and immobilization of the treated area as directed.
- Meticulous care of graft/donor sites and dressing changes.
- Use of compression garments or silicone sheets to manage scarring.
- Gradual reintroduction of movement and physical therapy to prevent stiffness.
- Protection of healing skin from sun exposure for several months.
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing and address complications early.
- Adherence to a healthy diet and hydration to promote tissue repair.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to 12+ months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering burn injury in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for burn injury compare across other countries where we have data.
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Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Burn Injury
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform burn injury and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 11 Years Experience
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- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur
- 34 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 25 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 22 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 18 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 9 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 18 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 9 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 22 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 20 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 9 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 36 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 26 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 12 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Baner
- 9 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore