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Read articleAbout the Plastic Surgery department
Plastic and reconstructive surgery at SIMS is largely reconstructive rather than cosmetic. The department restores form and function after road traffic accidents, industrial and farm injuries, burns and long-standing wounds — often working alongside orthopaedics when a fracture is accompanied by loss of skin and soft tissue.
Burn care is a significant part of the service, from initial fluid resuscitation and wound management through skin grafting to the release of contractures that limit movement months later.
Diabetic foot wounds, pressure sores and non-healing ulcers are managed with debridement, modern dressings, negative pressure therapy where suitable, and reconstruction once the wound bed is ready.
Conditions we treat
The presentations seen most often in this department. If your symptom is not listed, book a consultation anyway — the clinic will redirect you if another speciality fits better.
- Burns and burn contractures
- Traumatic soft-tissue loss
- Non-healing wounds and diabetic foot ulcers
- Pressure sores
- Hand injuries and tendon damage
- Facial injuries and lacerations
- Scar and keloid problems
- Congenital deformities requiring reconstruction
Procedures and services
- Skin grafting
- Local and regional flap reconstruction
- Burn wound management and dressing under anaesthesia
- Contracture release
- Hand and tendon repair
- Wound debridement and negative pressure wound therapy
- Scar revision
Technology and support
Equipment matters only when it is available at the moment of need. These services sit on the same campus, with laboratory and imaging cover round the clock.
- Modular operation theatres
- Microsurgical instrumentation
- Advanced wound care and dressing systems
- Surgical intensive care support for major burns
When to seek urgent care
Do not wait for an outpatient appointment if any of the following applies. Call 9281862028 or come straight to the emergency department, which is open 24 hours and does not require an appointment.
- Burns involving the face, hands, feet or genitals
- Burns covering a large surface area, or in a child
- An injured hand with loss of movement or sensation
- A wound with black tissue, foul smell or spreading redness
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best plastic surgeon in Anantapur?
The right plastic surgeon is the one whose experience matches your problem. At SIMS Hospital, Anantapur, plastic surgery care is provided by Dr. Praveen (Consultant Plastic Surgeon). Book with a consultant by name, or describe your symptoms and the appointment desk will match you to the right specialist.
What is the correct first aid for a burn?
Cool the burn under gently running cool water for twenty minutes, remove rings and tight clothing before swelling begins, and cover with a clean cloth or cling film. Never apply ice, toothpaste, oil, turmeric or ash. Seek hospital care for any burn larger than the patient's palm.
Can old burn contractures still be treated?
Yes. Contractures that restrict movement can be released and resurfaced with grafts or flaps even years later, followed by splinting and physiotherapy to maintain the correction.
