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Why it is important to wear pressure garments for burn patient after surgery.? If the Don't wear the pressure garments then what it is the problem have face? Please answer this two questions.
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Deep burns develop hyperprophic scars which are problematic. Pressure garments prevent formation of hypertrophy as well as help in settling down of hypertrophy
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kindly consult me online for management of post burn problems.
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Pressure garments prevent contracture/ hypertrophic scars.
It may take up to 9 months for scar remodelling
Pressure garments are one aspect of the scar remodelling methods and there are many more
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
28 yrs exp
Nagpur
It's just to keep wound healing under control
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Dr. Lakin Vira
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14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Chances of contractures are high, hence pressure garments are needed.
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