Burn Scar Management and Reconstructive Surgery

center dot Planning for reconstruction begins from the acute burn admission. Adequate debridement and proper coverage of open wounds and deep burns minimizes late reconstructive needs.center dot Nonsurgical and surgical scar management modalities should complement one another to manage early and late sequalae after burn. center dot A comprehensive and longitudinal plan to address the burn survivor's postburn defor-mities should include the survivor's expectations, priorities, risk tolerance, and donor availability.