Burn Repair
Burn Repair Restore Function. Renew Confidence.
Burn injuries can change how you look, feel, and move.
At Quttainah Specialized Hospital (QSH), our plastic and reconstructive surgeons offer advanced burn reconstructive surgery in Dubai, ranging from early wound coverage to staged corrections that help soften scars, release contractures, and restore form and function.
When needed, we perform skin grafting for burn repair using refined techniques that prioritize safety, durability, and cosmesis.
Who All Can Benefit
We treat acute and healed burns of all severities, including:
- Thermal, chemical, and electrical burns
- Post-burn contractures limiting movement (neck, axilla, elbow, hand, knee, ankle)
- Hypertrophic and keloid scars cause tightness, itching, or pain
- Facial, eyelid, lip, ear, and nose deformities after burns
- Unhealed or unstable burn wounds needing durable coverage
Burn Repair Plan
Every plan begins with a thorough assessment of:
- Scar quality: thickness, color, vascularity, pliability
- Function: range of motion across joints, hand dexterity, mouth opening, eyelid closure
- Symptoms: itch, pain, sensitivity
- Skin type (Fitzpatrick I–VI) & burn depth: to select safe, effective devices and settings
- Goals & downtime: daily responsibilities, work needs, and cosmetic expectations
Your plan may combine procedures to achieve the best outcome and minimize total downtime.
Surgical Options We Offer
1) Skin Grafting
When skin is lost or nonviable, we replace it with healthy skin.
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (STSG): a thin layer for larger areas; often “meshed” to expand coverage and improve drainage.
- Full-Thickness Skin Graft (FTSG): thicker skin for smaller, visible sites (face, eyelids, lips) with superior texture and color match.
- Composite Grafts: skin plus cartilage/soft tissue for specialized areas (nose, ear, fingertips).
2) Contracture Release
- Z-plasties, local flaps, or grafts to restore motion and reduce tightness across joints or facial units.
3) Dermal Substitutes & Advanced Dressings
- Biologic or synthetic matrices to improve graft “take,” contour, and long-term quality.
4) Scar Refinement
- Fractional laser, microneedling-RF, silicone therapy, steroid/5-FU injections, PRP, and medical skincare to flatten, soften, and blend scars.
5) Regional/Free Flaps (as indicated)
- Vascularized tissue transfers for complex defects requiring robust coverage.
Whether you need early coverage or staged reconstruction long after the initial injury, our team offers comprehensive burn surgery in Dubai under one roof.
What to Expect: Skin Grafting for Burn Repair
Before surgery
- Medical review, photos, and marking of graft and donor sites
- Medication adjustments (e.g., blood thinners) as needed
- Smoking cessation guidance and nutrition optimization
During surgery
- Performed under general or local anesthesia based on size/site
- Harvest of donor skin (commonly thigh, buttock, back, or groin)
- Precise graft shaping; meshing if required
- Secure fixation with sutures/staples and protective dressings
Recovery & Rehabilitation
- The healing sites (donor + graft); both regions are monitored closely
- Splints and positioning to protect the graft and prevent contracture
- Early, guided physiotherapy/hand therapy to maintain motion
- Wound care instructions, pain control, and scar protocols are followed (silicone taping, sun protection, pressure garments if indicated)
Results
A successful graft restores durable coverage, reduces infection risk, and sets the foundation for later scar blending or contour correction. Final scar maturation generally continues for 12–18 months, with periodic laser or injectable sessions to optimize texture and color.
Safety First: Risks & How We Reduce Them
Possible risks include graft loss, infection, bleeding, color mismatch, contour irregularity, sensory change, and contracture.
At QSH we mitigate risk by:
- Careful case selection and pre-operative optimization
- Aseptic technique and meticulous hemostasis
- Evidence-based dressing protocols and close follow-up
- Early therapy and personalized scar care plans
Why Choose Quttainah Specialized Hospital
- Elite Surgical Expertise: Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons skilled in complex burn and scar work.
- Integrated Team: Plastic surgery, anesthesia, dermatology/laser, hand therapy, and wound care work as one.
- Advanced Technology: Fractional lasers, dermal matrices, RF microneedling, and pressure therapy for superior scar outcomes.
- Patient-Centric Care: We listen, align with your goals, and design staged plans that respect your time and comfort.
- Premium Environment: Private, modern surgical suites and attentive nursing for a calm, seamless experience.
Why Choose Quttainah Specialized Hospital for Eyelid Surgery in Dubai?
Anyone with functional limitation, unstable wounds, or cosmetically distressing burn scars. Candidates should be medically optimized, non-smoking (or committed to cessation), and ready to follow therapy and scar care.
STSG covers larger areas and “takes” more reliably; FTSG offers better match and durability in select visible areas. We choose based on location, size, motion demands, color/texture needs, and your skin type.
Early graft “take” is assessed within the first 3–7 days. Donor sites often heal in 1–2 weeks (STSG). Full maturation and scar blending continue over several months.
Yes. Early, guided motion is crucial to protect function and prevent recurrence of tightness, especially around hands, elbows, shoulders, neck, and knees.
Absolutely. Fractional laser and RF microneedling can soften thick scars, improve pliability, and blend color/texture. These are typically staged once initial healing is stable.
Meticulous surgical technique, correct graft choice, silicone therapy, sun protection, compression (when indicated), and a custom laser/injectable plan over the maturation phase.
Take the Next Step
Rebuild comfort, motion, and confidence with a plan designed around you.
Book a consultation at Quttainah Specialized Hospital for expert burn reconstructive surgery in Dubai and advanced skin grafting for burn repair delivered with precision, safety, and a compassionate touch.