Among various health-related prevention campaigns in June, Orange June highlights the prevention of burn accidents.
Next Monday, the 6th, the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) will illuminate some monuments and medical associations across the country in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte in orange to emphasize the importance of the National Day for the Fight Against Burns.
According to plastic surgeon and member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP), Humberto Pinto, this is a way to raise awareness and share guidelines to prevent burns. "Usually, a simple household act, a moment of carelessness can turn into a tragedy," says the surgeon.
The increased use of hand sanitizer and liquid alcohol during the pandemic has led to a rise in burn cases, some of which are mild. "For a burn to reach the point of being treated by a plastic surgeon, it needs to be second or third degree, affecting the epidermis, as well as muscles and potentially reaching the bones," explains the doctor.
Furthermore, depending on the severity of a burn from fires, traffic accidents, among others, injuries in specific areas can cause functional impairment. "There is a loss of mobility in the body, and this can happen in areas such as neck folds, elbows, and armpits," states the surgeon.
The plastic surgeon promotes healing of the injured area by removing the deactivated tissue, and in more severe cases, graft surgeries are performed. "There are also milder cases where we perform minor surgeries for a slight aesthetic improvement," points out Humberto.
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