The Diwali burn scar was worse than you expected? Here’s how we can make it go away

Every year, Diwali fills our homes with light, laughter, and – unfortunately for some – firecrackers and accidental burns.

Maybe it was just a sparkler that fizzed too close to your hand… or a stray rocket that brushed your cheek when you weren’t looking.

You might have taken first-aid, applied creams, watched it heal — only to realise a few weeks later:

The scar is darker than expected. Harder. Thicker. More visible.

And now you’re wondering — “Will it ever fade? Can it look normal again?”

The reassuring answer?

Yes. Burn scars can be treated — and often improved far beyond what most people believe.

At Aetheris Plastic Surgery, Pune, we help patients every year who walk in after festivals, kitchen accidents, electrical burns, or childhood injuries — hoping they can wear short sleeves again, smile without worrying about a mark, or stop explaining the story behind a scar.

You don’t need to live with that reminder forever.

Let’s understand how burn scars behave — and how modern plastic surgery can help you get rid of them.

🔥 First — why do burn scars become dark, raised, or uneven?

Burn wounds heal differently from normal cuts.

Instead of closing neatly, they often heal:

• Thick and raised (hypertrophic scars)
• Dark and pigmented
• Contracted — pulling skin tight
• With uneven surface and texture

The deeper the burn, the more aggressive the scar.

That’s why mild burns fade easily, while moderate to deep burns — especially during Diwali — need professional intervention.

And no — home remedies like toothpaste, turmeric, or aloe gel can only soothe, not reverse scarring.

✨ “So how do we treat it?” — Modern solutions to old burn scars

With plastic surgery and reconstructive techniques, we can significantly improve both appearance and mobility of the affected area.

Treatment options at Aetheris include:

🔸 Scar Revision Surgery

Improves texture and reduces visibility using precise surgical techniques.

Ideal for thick, irregular or stretched scars.

🔸 Skin Grafting

Replacing damaged tissue with healthy skin — especially useful in deeper burns.

🔸 Laser & Topical Therapy

Helps reduce pigmentation and smoothen scar tone over time.

🔸 Contracture Release Surgery

If the skin has tightened — especially around joints — surgery restores movement and comfort.

🧑‍⚕️ Why see a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon — not just a dermatologist?

Because burn scars are not just cosmetic.

They’re functional, emotional, and sometimes disabling.

A plastic surgeon understands:

✔ skin movement

✔ tissue healing

✔ reconstruction

✔ aesthetics

We don’t just lighten a mark — we restore the natural look, flexibility and feel of skin.

And if you caught the scar within the first few months?

Even better. Early intervention = better results.

💛 For some patients, the change is life-changing.

Imagine wearing sleeveless at a family function again.

Imagine tying your hair without covering that patch on your cheek.

Imagine looking in the mirror and not seeing Diwali — but yourself.

That’s what scar reconstruction really offers — not vanity, but confidence.

If the burn healed worse than expected, you’re not too late.

If the scar is years old, even then — there’s help.

You’ve lived with it long enough.

Let us help you live without it.

📍 Consult Dr. Swaminathan Ravi

Aetheris Plastic Surgery, Kharadi, Pune

📞 95294 90494

📧 puneplasticsurgery@gmail.com