Gangnam Burn Hospital Treatment at SNU: Hand Burn Scar Management

Hello. We are SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, also providing burn treatment in Gangnam.

While there are burn hospitals in Gangnam-gu for emergencies, those who developed burn scars from situations they didn't initially perceive as burns, or those who knew it was a burn but neglected it, thinking it was minor, can visit a plastic surgery clinic for treatment.

In such cases, the main areas causing aesthetic loss included the face, arms, hands, calves, and thighs.

The reason specific areas cause aesthetic loss is that if it's a place only visible to oneself, it might be left alone. However, when it's on a visible part of the body, people often desire improvement due to aesthetic concerns rather than functional problems.

Generally, burn scars can be treated appropriately at a burn hospital. However, SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic assists with plastic surgery using both non-surgical and surgical methods for the skin. Therefore, we have Director Eui-Chul Jung, who has a deep understanding of the skin and has performed various skin surgeries and treatments.

Our clinic operates with two classifications: an aesthetic plastic surgery clinic and a medical insurance clinic.

Thus, individuals seeking aesthetic plastic surgery are directed to the aesthetic plastic surgery clinic, while clients requiring treatment rather than aesthetic surgery are directed to the medical insurance clinic. In the case of burn scars, these clients are naturally classified as needing medical insurance coverage.

화상 BURN

The meaning of ‘Burn’ in ‘Burn’ (화상) is ‘to blaze’ or ‘to be on fire’.

While ‘Fire’ refers to the element of fire, ‘Burn’ signifies fire blazing. Therefore, burns sustained when fire comes into contact with the skin were expressed as ‘Burn’. Now, a burn is not merely an injury caused by fire but also includes various other causes such as scalding, chemical exposure, radiation, contact, and friction.

So, if your skin comes into contact with instantaneous heat and develops blisters and swelling, it could be at least a superficial second-degree burn (mild second-degree burn). Do not pop the blisters; you should seek treatment at SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, which also provides burn care in Gangnam.

In general hospitals, not large ones, burns up to third-degree can be treated. First-degree burns can usually heal with ointment, but second- and third-degree burns absolutely require medical facility management.

Therefore, second-degree burns account for the largest proportion of hospital visits. Second-degree burns are divided into mild superficial second-degree burns and severe deep second-degree burns.

The most common areas for burns, along with the limbs, were the hands. Hand burns, especially those on the back of the hand, cause significant aesthetic loss. If a scar remains, it becomes difficult to expose the hand, so it was crucial to visit a hospital quickly to minimize scarring.

Unlike other areas, the skin on the back of the hand is thin. Therefore, even if classified as a superficial second-degree burn, a deep burn scar can remain. Recognizing that a deep scar can result from such a thin skin layer, prompt first aid and burn treatment were necessary.

SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, which also provides burn treatment in Gangnam, treated patients who visited due to burns, especially hand burns, starting with wound dressing. Depending on the case, treatment was followed by scar management using non-surgical or surgical methods.

Firstly, when a burn is sustained directly, initial treatment is a very crucial part.

화상 초기 처치

This is something clients should do themselves before coming to us. First, it's necessary to cool the burned area. Immediately after the burn, cool the area with clean cold water for about 10-20 minutes. The use of ice is not recommended as it can worsen skin damage.

Next, to maintain cleanliness, wash your hands thoroughly and then lightly cover the unsterilized burn area with clean gauze or cloth. If blisters have formed, it's important not to pop them and leave them as they are. When covering with gauze or cloth, it should be loose, not tight.

Depending on how quickly you come to the hospital in this state, post-treatment can result in a skin tone almost identical to your original. However, the longer you delay, the more likely a small, reddish scar may remain compared to the surrounding skin tone.

손등화상 흉터

SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, which also provides burn treatment in Gangnam, is a place you can visit even if you have an old hand burn scar and wish to receive management later.

For old hand burn scars, our clinic primarily manages them through laser treatment, injection therapy, and surgical treatment.

After treatment, medication is prescribed for management. Scars are only improved slightly from their original state; it's natural that complete removal is difficult. Therefore, if you wish to reduce the scope of the scar even a little and make it lighter, you can visit Director Eui-Chul Jung's SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic.

자주 묻는 질문

강남 스누성형외과에서 어떤 화상 흉터 진료를 받을 수 있나요?

강남 스누성형외과의원에서는 오래되거나 가볍게 여겨 방치된 화상 흉터, 특히 미용적 손실이 큰 얼굴, 팔, 손, 종아리, 허벅지 부위의 흉터 관리를 도와드립니다. 화상병원 진료도 겸하고 있어 다양한 화상 흉터에 대한 비수술적, 수술적 치료가 가능합니다.

화상 흉터 치료에 의료보험이 적용되나요?

네, 적용될 수 있습니다. 스누성형외과의원은 미용성형 클리닉과 의료보험 클리닉을 분류하여 운영하고 있으며, 화상 흉터 치료의 경우 의료보험 적용이 필요한 고객으로 분류하여 진료를 진행하고 있습니다.

화상을 입었을 때 집에서 어떻게 응급처치를 해야 하나요?

화상을 입은 즉시 깨끗한 찬물로 10~20분 정도 화상 부위를 식혀야 합니다. 얼음은 피부 손상을 악화시킬 수 있으므로 사용하지 않는 것이 좋습니다. 물집이 생겼다면 터뜨리지 말고 깨끗한 거즈나 천으로 느슨하게 덮은 후 병원에 방문해야 합니다.

손등화상 흉터는 왜 특별히 관리가 중요한가요?

손등은 다른 부위보다 피부가 얇아 표재성 2도 화상으로 분류되어도 흉터가 짙게 남을 수 있기 때문입니다. 또한, 손은 외부 노출이 많아 미용적 손실이 크므로 흉터를 최소화하기 위해 빠른 시간 내 병원을 찾아 치료받는 것이 중요합니다.

오래된 화상 흉터도 치료가 가능한가요?

네, 가능합니다. 스누성형외과의원에서는 이미 오래된 손등화상 흉터에 대해 레이저 치료, 주사 요법, 수술적 치료 등 다양한 방법으로 관리를 도와드리고 있습니다. 완벽한 제거는 어렵지만, 흉터의 범위를 줄이고 옅게 개선하는 것을 목표로 합니다.

2도 화상은 어떤 종류로 나뉘며, 어떻게 관리해야 하나요?

2도 화상은 약한 표재성 2도 화상과 심한 심재성 2도 화상으로 구분됩니다. 2도 화상은 반드시 의료시설을 통한 관리가 필요하며, 물집이 잡혀 부풀어 오른 상태라면 터뜨리지 말고 병원에서 전문적인 처치를 받아야 합니다.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of burn scar treatments can I receive at Gangnam SNU Plastic Surgery?

Gangnam SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic helps manage burn scars that are old or have been neglected due to being considered minor, especially scars on the face, arms, hands, calves, and thighs, which cause significant aesthetic loss. We also operate as a burn hospital, offering various non-surgical and surgical treatments for different types of burn scars.

Is medical insurance applicable for burn scar treatment?

Yes, it can be applied. SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic operates by classifying cosmetic surgery clinics and medical insurance clinics, and in the case of burn scar treatment, we proceed with treatment by classifying customers who require medical insurance application.

How should I provide first aid at home if I get a burn?

Immediately after a burn, you should cool the burned area with clean cold water for about 10-20 minutes. It is best not to use ice as it can worsen skin damage. If blisters have formed, do not pop them; cover them loosely with clean gauze or cloth and then visit a hospital.

Why is special management important for burn scars on the back of the hand?

The skin on the back of the hand is thinner than other areas, so even if it is classified as a superficial second-degree burn, scars can remain dark. Furthermore, hands are frequently exposed, leading to significant aesthetic loss, so it is crucial to visit a hospital quickly for treatment to minimize scarring.

Can old burn scars also be treated?

Yes, it is possible. At SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, we offer various methods to manage old burn scars on the back of the hand, including laser treatment, injection therapy, and surgical treatment. While complete removal is difficult, we aim to reduce the scope of the scar and lighten its appearance.

What types of second-degree burns are there, and how should they be managed?

Second-degree burns are divided into superficial second-degree burns and deep second-degree burns. Second-degree burns absolutely require management through a medical facility, and if blisters have formed and are swollen, do not pop them; seek professional treatment at a hospital.