Burn care · 6 min read
What actually helps a burn heal: the first 48 hours
Cool running water, clean cloth, no toothpaste and no ice. The decisions made before you reach a hospital shape the scar you live with for years.
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Journal
Notes for patients and families
Written plainly, without the jargon of a clinic letter — what to expect, what to worry about, and what can wait until the next visit.
Paediatric · 5 min read
Cleft repair timing: why the first year matters most
Lip at three months, palate before speech begins. A short guide for parents deciding when — and why waiting has a cost that surgery cannot undo later.
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Reconstruction · 7 min read
Scars are not failures: how revision surgery really works
Why a good result often takes two or three planned stages, how long to wait between them, and which scars are better left alone.
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