Burn care does not end when the wound closes. As burns heal, new skin can tighten, thicken and pull on the tissue around it, especially across joints, and the scar continues to change for many months. Burn reconstruction works on these late effects by releasing tight bands, resurfacing areas with grafts or flaps and softening raised scars so that the body can move more freely.

The burns team at Apex assesses how much scarring limits movement, the condition of the surrounding skin and when the scar has matured enough for surgery to work well. Waiting for maturity is often part of careful planning. For patients seeking burn reconstruction surgery in Mumbai, treatment is often staged across more than one operation and supported by therapy, splinting and scar care afterwards.

Risks include scar tightening, graft loss, infection, changes in skin colour and texture, and the possibility of further procedures. Recovery depends on the area treated, and hand and neck reconstruction usually needs the most therapy.

Apex provides burn deformity surgery for adults and children:

• Contracture Release: Apex performs release of burn contractures of the neck, armpit, elbow, hand and fingers.
• Scar Management: Apex treats hypertrophic and keloid scars with surgical and non-surgical options tailored to the scar.
• Hand Burn Reconstruction: Apex treats burns of the hand, where preserving grip and finger movement is the priority.
• Graft and Flap Reconstruction: Apex performs skin grafting and flap cover to replace scarred or lost tissue.