Best Burns Treatment Hospital in Chennai
Burns injuries require immediate specialist attention. Whether it is an emergency case or long-term reconstructive care, Right Hospitals provides complete burns treatment from a dedicated team of plastic surgeons experienced in both acute management and surgical reconstruction.
Understanding Burns and When to See a Specialist
Burns range from minor surface injuries to deep tissue damage requiring surgical intervention. The severity of a burn is classified by its depth, the area it covers and its location on the body. While minor burns can often be managed at home, moderate to severe burns need immediate specialist care to prevent infection, permanent scarring and loss of function.
What many patients do not realise is that burns surgery goes well beyond initial wound care. Specialist surgical intervention, skin grafting and long-term reconstruction are often necessary to restore both appearance and function.
When to Seek Immediate Burns Care
Deep or Large Burns
Burns covering a significant area of the body or penetrating deep into tissue
Burns on Face, Hands or Joints
Burns affecting the face, hands, feet, joints or genitals require specialist management
Chemical or Electrical Burns
Chemical and electrical burns cause internal damage beyond what is visible on the skin
Burns Showing Infection
Redness, swelling, pus or fever following a burn indicates infection and needs urgent review
Non-Healing Burns
A burn wound that is not healing after two weeks needs surgical assessment
Post-Burn Scarring
Scars that restrict movement, cause pain or affect appearance need reconstructive care
Any serious burn injury needs assessment by a burns specialist. Do not attempt to manage it at home.
Conditions We Treat
Acute burns treatment for second and third degree burns
Chemical and electrical burns
Burn injury treatment and wound debridement
Skin grafting for deep burns
Post-burn scar management and revision
Contracture release surgery
Reconstructive procedures following burns surgery
Long-term follow-up and rehabilitation
Our Approach to Burns Treatment
Step 1 — Emergency Assessment and Stabilisation
On arrival, our team immediately assesses the severity, depth and extent of the burn injury. Stabilising the patient and preventing infection are the first priorities.
Step 2 — Wound Management and Debridement
Burn wounds require careful cleaning, removal of damaged tissue and dressing management. Our burns specialist team manages this process to prepare the wound for the next stage of treatment.
Step 3 — Surgical Treatment and Skin Grafting
For deep or extensive burns, surgical intervention is necessary. This includes skin grafting, flap procedures and reconstructive burns surgery to restore tissue cover and function. For suitable patients, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy available on site is used alongside surgical treatment to accelerate tissue healing.
Step 4 — Recovery, Scar Management and Follow-Up
Burns treatment does not end at discharge. We provide structured follow-up covering scar management, physiotherapy support and any further reconstructive procedures needed to restore full function and appearance.
Why Patients Choose Right Hospitals for Burns Treatment in Chennai
Burns management requires a multidisciplinary approach. At Right Hospitals, every stage of care is handled by the right specialist at the right time.
- 1. Round-the-Clock Emergency and Critical Care: Stabilising a burns patient is the first priority. Our 24/7 emergency physicians, ICU specialists and internal medicine consultants work as a coordinated team from the moment a patient arrives, ensuring the body is stable before any burns treatment begins.
- 2. Expert Plastic Surgery Wound Care: Once the patient is stable, our highly experienced plastic surgery team takes over. This includes infection prevention, timely surgical debridement of dead and scarred tissue, and daily to alternate-day dressing using materials designed exclusively for burns surgery management.
- 3. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy On Site: Right Hospitals has a dedicated HBOT chamber on site. For burns patients, HBOT delivers 100% pure oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure directly to damaged tissue. This accelerates wound healing, reduces infection risk and supports the successful integration of skin grafts. Very few hospitals in Chennai offer this as part of burns treatment.
- 4. Dedicated Blood Bank On Site: Major burn injuries involve significant blood loss. Right Hospitals has a dedicated blood bank on site, ensuring blood is available immediately when needed during surgery without delays from sourcing externally.
- 5. Skin Bank — First of Its Kind in South India: For extensive burns where large areas of skin need to be covered, Right Hospitals operates a Skin Bank, the first of its kind in South India. This is especially critical for children with major burn injuries, where access to donor skin can make the difference between a full recovery and permanent scarring.
Meet Your Specialists
Prof. Dr. G. Balakrishnan
MBBS | MS (General Surgery) | MCh (Plastic Surgery) Founder and Senior Plastic Surgeon | 50 Years in Medicine | 39 Years as Specialist.
Prof. Balakrishnan has decades of specialist experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery including complex burns surgery and skin grafting. His expertise forms the clinical foundation for all burns care at Right Hospitals.
Dr. Somesh Balakrishnan
MBBS | MRCS (UK) | DNB (Plastic Surgery) Plastic Surgeon | 17 Years as Specialist.
UK-credentialled plastic surgeon with specialist experience in reconstructive burns treatment, skin grafting and post-burn rehabilitation.
Burns Injuries Cannot Wait
Our team is available for emergency burns treatment and planned consultations. Reach us directly.
No. 1, Prof. Subramani Street, Behind Ega Theatre, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010.
Frequently Asked Questions
General burns treatment covers wound dressing and infection management. Burns surgery involves skin grafting, flap reconstruction and surgical debridement for deeper or more complex injuries. Right Hospitals specialises in the surgical side of burns care.
Skin grafting is needed when a burn is deep enough that the skin cannot heal on its own. A burns specialist will assess whether grafting is necessary based on the depth and location of the injury.
A Skin Bank stores donor skin that can be used to cover large burn wounds where the patient's own skin is insufficient. Right Hospitals operates the first Skin Bank of its kind in South India, making it possible to treat extensive burn injuries including major burns in children.
Yes. Post-burn scar revision and contracture release surgery can significantly improve both appearance and function. Speak to our team about reconstructive options.
For suitable patients, HBOT is used alongside burns surgery to deliver concentrated oxygen to damaged tissue and support faster healing. Our team will advise whether HBOT is appropriate for your case.
Explore our Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy page to learn more.
No referral needed. For emergency burn injury treatment, reach us directly by phone or visit in person.
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