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OVERVIEW

Burn reconstruction belongs to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. The primary clinical objective is to correct post-burn deformities, relieve pathological tissue tension, and restore lost function and form. Primary burn care focuses on wound healing and infection control, whereas secondary burn reconstruction targets matured scar tissue, joint contractures, distorted facial features, and chronic open wounds. By replacing or redistributing compromised skin with healthy vascularized tissue, burn reconstruction mitigates physical disability and improves mobility.

PROCEDURE

Burn reconstruction procedures vary according to defect complexity and functional severity. For scar release with skin grafting, the tight scar band is incised or fully excised until underlying healthy tissue and full joint extension are achieved. A split-thickness or full-thickness skin graft is harvested from a uninjured donor site, placed over the recipient bed, and secured with sutures or staples and a bolstered pressure dressing. In tissue expansion, an inflatable silicone balloon donor device is implanted beneath normal skin adjacent to the defect; over several weeks, saline is injected sequentially to expand the skin, which is later migrated to cover the scar area after scar excision. In local flap transposition (such as Z-plasty or tissue rearrangement), adjacent skin flaps are transposed to alter scar direction and relieve longitudinal tension. In complex deep defects, a microvascular free flap (a block of skin, fat, and muscle with its blood supply) is harvested from a remote site, transferred to the defect, and connected to local blood vessels using microsurgical vascular anastomosis.

BENEFITS

Clinical benefits of burn reconstruction include significant improvement in joint range of motion, reduction of chronic scar pain and pruritus, restoration of vital physiological functions (such as eyelid closure, mouth opening, and neck extension), stabilization of fragile scar tissue to prevent recurrent breakdown, and substantial improvement in cosmetic appearance and patient quality of life. Peer-reviewed studies consistently demonstrate that functional contracture release combined with early physical therapy yields durable long-term mobility improvements.

RECOVERY

Initial surgical recovery requires 1 to 3 weeks for primary skin graft integration, flap stabilization, and suture line healing. Immobilization and therapeutic splinting are enforced during this acute phase to prevent shear stress on newly grafted or transferred tissue. Active physical and occupational therapy begins once graft intake is confirmed, usually between postoperative days 5 and 7. Full scar maturation, functional adaptation, and final contouring develop over 12 to 18 months, supported by non-invasive therapies like pressure garments, silicone sheeting, and targeted exercises.

WHAT WE TREAT

Burn reconstruction addresses pathological conditions resulting from thermal, chemical, electrical, or radiation injuries. Key clinical indications include burn scar contractures that restrict joint movement or facial mobility, hypertrophic scars that cause pain or severe itchiness (pruritus), keloid formation, facial feature distortion (such as ectropion of the eyelid or microstomia of the mouth), alopecia from scalp burns, chronic non-healing burn ulcers, and complex tissue defects requiring vascularized tissue transfer.

PREPARATION

Preoperative preparation involves a comprehensive clinical evaluation by a reconstructive surgeon, occupational therapist, and anesthesiologist. Patients undergo baseline physical therapy assessments to measure baseline joint range of motion. Smoking cessation is strictly enforced for at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to surgery to minimize microvascular compromise and graft loss. Nutritional status is evaluated and optimized, ensuring adequate protein intake for wound healing. Routine preoperative blood tests, electrocardiograms, and scar maturation assessments (ensuring scar redness and hypervascularity have stabilized) are completed prior to scheduling the operation.

RISKS

Surgical risks for burn reconstruction include graft failure or partial necrosis, flap loss due to arterial or venous thrombosis, hematoma or seroma formation under the surgical flap, surgical site infection, delayed wound healing, recurrent scar contracture, donor site morbidity (pain, scarring, delayed healing), hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation of grafted skin, sensory loss or neuropathic pain, and general anesthesia-related complications.

JOURNEY

The clinical reconstruction journey begins with a multidisciplinary consultation and scar assessment after initial burn wounds have fully healed and matured, typically 12 to 24 months post-injury. Preoperative planning includes functional range-of-motion testing, tissue mobility evaluation, and systemic health optimization. On the day of surgery, general or regional anesthesia is administered, followed by precise scar excision, joint contracture release, and tissue coverage using grafts, flaps, or expanded skin. Postoperatively, patients complete an intensive rehabilitation protocol involving targeted physical therapy, custom pressure garments, splinting, and long-term scar monitoring.

Hospitals Offering this treatment

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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Saray Mah. Siteyolu Cad. No:7, Umraniye, 34768, Istanbul, Turkey

Medical Park Group, Istanbul

Medical Park Group, Istanbul

Fahrettin Kerim Gokay Cad. Tıbbiye Cd., Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey

Emsey Hospital, Pendik, Istanbul

Emsey Hospital, Pendik, Istanbul

Çamlık, Selçuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye

LIV Hospital, Istanbul

LIV Hospital, Istanbul

American Hospital, Istanbul

American Hospital, Istanbul

Guzelbahce Sk. No:20, 34365, Nisantasi, Istanbul, Turkey

Memorial Hospitals Group

Memorial Hospitals Group

Burhaniye, Nagehan Sokağı No:4/A D:1, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul

Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul

Abide-i Hürriyet Cd No:166, 34381 Sisli, Istanbul

Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul

Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul

Halit Ziya Turkkani Mah. Medikal Park Cd. No:1, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul

Okan University Hospital Istanbul

Okan University Hospital Istanbul

Icmeler Mah. Aydınlıyolu Cd. No:2, 34947 Icmeler-Tuzla, Istanbul

Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul

Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul

Kaptanpasa Mah. Okmeydan Kavsagi, Darulaceze Cd. No:14, 34384 Sisli, Istanbul

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi

28th Street, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Dubai, UAE (part of Burjeel Holdings network)

King's College Hospital, Dubai

King's College Hospital, Dubai

Dubai Hills, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, UAE

Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH), Dubai

Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH), Dubai

Dubai Science Park, Umm Suqeim St, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE

HMS Al Garhoud Hospital, Dubai

HMS Al Garhoud Hospital, Dubai

Al Garhoud Street, Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE

Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

Abu Hail Street 269/1, Canadian Specialist Hospital Building, Hor Al Anz East, Deira, Dubai, UAE

NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi

NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Tower B, Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Al Jazira Club, Opposite Dusit Thani, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

7A St, Al Qusais, Al Nahda 2, next to Bait Al Khair Building, Dubai

Bangkok Hospital, Thailand

Bangkok Hospital, Thailand

2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Road, Huay Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

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