Service
Skin Burns / Wounds
Burns are classified by depth across four categories — first-degree (superficial), second-degree (partial-thickness), third-degree (full-thickness), and fourth-degree (involving muscle or bone). Dr. Rizvi treats outpatient burns and serves as the follow-up and rehabilitation resource for patients discharged from burn units. Care is tailored to burn depth, size, and location.
How We Treat It
A care plan built around skin burns / wounds
Evaluation includes depth assessment, infection risk, and scar-formation potential. Treatment may include cleaning, debridement of nonviable tissue, specialty dressings (hydrogels, antimicrobial, biologic dressings), and — for deeper or slow-healing burns — advanced skin substitutes or referral for grafting. Scar management and pressure-garment guidance prevent long-term cosmetic and functional complications. Tetanus prophylaxis follows [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/) guidance, infection management aligns with [IDSA](https://www.idsociety.org/) skin and soft-tissue recommendations, and dressing strategy reflects [AHRQ](https://www.ahrq.gov/) burn-care evidence.
- Patients treated
- 2,500+ burn wounds treated
- Typical recovery
- 2–12 weeks, varies by depth
- Visits
- 2–8 visits
- Outcomes
- Scar + function focus
Why Patients Choose Dr. Rizvi
What's in the Plan
- All four burn classifications evaluated and managed, with surgical referral when needed
- Antimicrobial dressings for burns at higher infection risk
- Scar-management plans to preserve function and cosmesis
- Coordination with burn centers for patients discharged to outpatient follow-up
- Same- or next-day appointments for fresh burns; follow-up scheduling for established wounds
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a first- and second-degree burn?
First-degree burns affect only the outer layer (epidermis) — red, painful, no blisters, heals in a few days. Second-degree burns go deeper, into the dermis — blisters, intense pain, and a longer healing course with some scar risk. Deeper burns (third and fourth degree) involve full-thickness skin loss and typically require surgical care.
Should I pop the blisters from a burn?
No. The blister roof protects the wound and reduces pain. If a blister is very large or at risk of bursting, it can be drained under sterile conditions — but in most cases intact blisters heal better than deroofed ones.
When should a burn be evaluated in person?
Any burn that is larger than a quarter, crosses a joint, is on the face, hands, feet, or genitals, shows blisters, or looks charred or white in the center should be seen. Chemical or electrical burns always need evaluation regardless of size.
Ready to talk about skin burns / wounds?
Same- or next-day appointments. Telemedicine available. Most insurance accepted — call to verify your plan.