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Overview

Heritage Hospital specializes in providing the best burn surgery treatments in Varanasi and is renowned for its highly skilled team of doctors for burn surgery in Varanasi. We understand that experiencing a burn injury can be traumatic and life-altering. We offer comprehensive burn care services encompass expert surgical treatments, state-of-the-art facilities, a dedicated team of doctors and surgeons, and a compassionate approach to healing.

Burn surgery refers to the specialized field of surgical medicine dedicated to assessing, treating, and managing burns, which are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Burn injuries can range from mild to severe, with varying degrees of tissue damage and potential complications. At Heritage Hospitals, our plastic surgeons follow an extensive patient-centric approach to optimize wound healing, restore function, and minimize cosmetic and functional complications.

  • First-degree burns or superficial burns distress only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). It is characterized by erythema (redness) and pain, and surgery is unnecessary.
  • Second-degree or partial-thickness burns affect the epidermis and dermis, the deepest skin layer, causing blisters and more significant pain. Surgical intervention is necessary for wound care, debridement, and grafting.
  • Third-degree or full-thickness burns affect all skin layers and potentially underlying tissues. It destroys the epidermis and dermis, and surgical intervention is required, including excision or removal of the burnt skin and skin grafting.

When is Burn Surgery Required?

Before undergoing burn surgery treatment in Varanasi, A thorough diagnosis is crucial to determine the extent of the injury and the most appropriate treatment plan. The diagnosis process at Heritage Hospital typically includes:

  • Physical Examination: A physical examination of the burn injury is the first step in assessing its severity. Our doctors will examine the size, depth, and location of the burn to categorize it as first, second, or third-degree.
  • Imaging: Imaging tests such as X-rays pr CT scans may be necessary to assess whether the burn has damaged underlying bones, muscles, or other tissues.
  • Blood Tests: Blood tests may be conducted to check for infection or assess overall health, which can impact the patient's ability to heal. As a leading burn surgery hospital in Varanasi, our doctors will review your medical history and then advise you to go for a blood test if required.
  • Burn Depth Assessment: Assessing the depth of the burn is important for deciding whether surgery is required. third-degree burns almost always necessitate surgery, while second-degree burns may or may not require surgical treatment, depending on their depth and location.

How is the Burn Surgery Performed ?

Possible Risks

While burn surgery in Varanasi is often successful in restoring the affected area, it can be associated with certain complications. At Heritage Hospitals, our medical team is well-prepared to handle the complications, including:

  • Infection: Burn wounds are highly susceptible to infection, which can delay the healing process and cause further complications. Proper post-operative wound care and antibiotics are advised by our doctors.
  • Scarring: Scarring is a common concern after burn surgery, especially for severe burns. However, Heritage Hospital’s skilled surgeons use advanced techniques to minimize scarring and improve the cosmetic outcome.
  • Reduced Mobility: Mobility may be compromised even after surgery for burns that affect joints and muscles. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are carried out at Heritage Hospital as part of the recovery process.
  • Psychological Impact: Burn injuries have a prefound psychological impact on patients. Heritage Hospital offors counselling and support services to help patients cope with the emotional aspects of their recovery.

Why Choose Us?

Heritage Hospital is one of the best choices for burn surgery treatment in Varanasi. From skin grafts and reconstructive surgeries to scar management, we strive to help our patients heal, recover, and regain their quality of life. Moreover, here are the compelling reasons why Heritage Hospitals is one of the best burn surgery hospitals in Varanasi.

Team

A dedicated team of skilled doctors who specialize in burn surgery.

Facilities

Ultra-modern facilities like well-maintained operation rooms and treatment rooms.

Care

Complete care for burn patients, including pre-operative assessment, surgical intervention, post-operative care, and rehabilitation. Our doctors for burn surgery in Varanasi assess each patient’s condition thoroughly and decide their approach to meet individual needs.

Support

Best diagnostic tools and round-the-clock critical care support is available. Well-trained support staff to aid our doctors in the surgery.

Payment & Insurance

Nominal burn surgery cost in Varanasi and flexible payment and insurance facilities available.

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Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

(MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery))

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Avoid Major Burn Complications- Dr. Sanjeev Sharma (Plastic Surgeon) _ Heritage Hospitals, Varanasi

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FAQ’s

Various procedures are done to heal the burn and repair the skin. These procedures include Contracture release and Tangential excision, skin grafting, flap covering, etc.

The part of the damaged skin is repaired during this surgery. Any joint deformed from burning is also corrected so the patient becomes fully functional. Skin graft ( skin without a blood supply) or flap cover (Skin with blood supply intact) may also be required for non-healing wounds.

Collagen sheets are the artificial materials used in Burn surgery in Varanasi at Heritage Hospitals. Collagen dressing on burns promotes tissue regrowth and supports deposition.

Burn Surgery is done under General Anaesthesia. Since the patient must be asleep while the procedure takes place.

The patient must be unconscious throughout the procedure, so he is unconscious for approximately 60-90 minutes.

The operation does take 45-90 minutes, depending on which part is burnt and how severe it is.

The patient may require ICU care for a few hours, depending on his severe case. However, this is not for all cases.

The possible complications associated with this surgery include Bleeding, Hematoma (a pool of clotted blood that forms in an organ) and infection, which may develop after the surgery.

Oral intake is not prohibited in burn surgeries. The patient can eat when he wishes to.

No, the patient cannot get admitted and operated on, on the same day. He needs to be monitored on factors like how much area is burnt, how severe the burn is, the condition of his vitals, etc.

The Burn Surgery in Varanasi at Heritage Hospitals costs between 40,000 and 75,000. This is exclusive of any implant and depends on the severity of the burn. The implant cost is additional if any is used.

No, paying the total amount before the surgery is unnecessary. However, half the amount should be paid before the surgery. The rest of the payment can be settled during the patient's discharge.

Yes, the surgery cost can be covered through insurance. Heritage Hospital is empanelled with leading insurance companies. To know more about the same, you can visit our page https://heritagehospitals.com/insurance/3

A patient’s hospital stay completely depends on the burn's severity.

It will take 1 month for the person to return to a regular work routine. However, this depends on the severity of the case. The skin might seem red and inflamed but will gradually become normal with time as the skin matures.

The patient will need 5-6 follow-up visits after the surgery to observe that all the deformities have been rightly corrected.