Burn Surgery in Tirunelveli
Burns are categorized depending on their severity in minor burns to major ones that may cause the death of the affected person. This is also the case because burn surgery is needed for severe burn injuries, the effects of which are not only on the skin but also in the underlying tissues.
The aims of burn surgery are to repair the injured tissues, provide functional plus cosmetic coverage for the burned skin.
Treatment Options for Burns
Initial Care: From the assessments made, the first management that is taken in the case of burns include cleaning the wound, preventing infection and controlling pain. First and second degree burns may be managed by use of topical creams and other dressing materials.
Surgical Intervention: In the severe cases of burns, surgery is required say, through skin grafts. This is a process of ensuring that healthy skin from an unrelated area is relocated to the area affected by burn so as to allow the formation of new skin.
Reconstructive Surgery: Where there is scarring or deformity of the skin or anatomic features, reconstructive surgery is done to enable the resurface the skin and also get functionality back. This may involve operations to alleviate pain or to enhance the range of movement in a joint or to minimize the visibility of a scar or scar tissue.
Why Choose Shifa Hospital?
Shifa Hospital which treats the patients needing surgical intervention for burns in Tirunelveli is headed by Dr. Ramya, a practicing cosmetic surgeon doctor in Tirunelveli. Due to the professionalism of the Surgeon, the patients undergo individual treatment and surgery plans are designed to address both the medical and facial beauty aspects.
Dr. Ramyaβs empathy towards the patients means that they can be with their families for support throughout the healing process, which makes Shifa Hospital the preferred hospital for treatment of burns in the region.













