Burns Reconstruction
Reconstructive surgery in burns is performed to improve the function and physical appearance. It requires planning and a series of procedures to be done in different stages. The size, nature and extent of the injury will determine what course of treatment the patient will need, type of surgery to be performed and length of the recovery period. There are several important factors to consider including the size, depth, severity of muscular, skeletal and nerve damage
Skin Grafts
They are most useful for second degree burns. It is a patch of healthy skin that is taken from one part of the body, also called the “donor site”, used to cover another area where the skin is damaged.
Tissue Expansion
It enables the body to “grow” extra skin for use in reconstructing almost any part of the body. The procedure involves a silicone balloon expander which is inserted under the skin near the area to be repaired. Gradually, the area is filled with saline solution over time, enabling the skin to stretch and grow. Most commonly used for breast reconstruction, this procedure is also used to repair skin damaged in burn scars.
Flap Surgery
Flap surgery involves the creation of a skin flap using tissue taken from nearby areas and other parts of the body, such as the back, abdomen, or buttocks.
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