# BurnsPlastics — Plastic surgery reference app

> Plastic surgery reference and educational app for healthcare professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by BurnsPlastics UK Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnsplastics/id1542064407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BurnsPlastics UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542064409)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 23 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnsplastics/id1542064407/reviews.md

## What is BurnsPlastics?

BurnsPlastics is a responsive cross-platform application, aimed at assisting doctors and healthcare professionals working in plastic surgery and related fields.

The application serves as an introduction into the field with educational pages, as a reference resource for the practising doctors, as well as a toolbox to the more experienced surgeon.

This App was developed in partnership with PLASTA (the PLAstic Surgery Training Association for British trainees) and has been officially badged by BAPRAS (the British Association for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery). All pages are referenced and have been reviewed by experienced surgeons with specialist interests in the relevant area holding a full BAPRAS membership.


This version includes:


Burns:
- First aid
- Burns history taking
- Burns physiology
- Jacksons burn model
- Acute management of severe burns
- Burns wounds assessment
- Common dressions
- Acute management of severe burns
- Escharotomies
- Indications for burns service referral
- Chemical burns
- Electric burns
- Cold injuries
- Inhalation injuries
- Toxic shock syndrome
- Non-accidental injuries
- Escharotomies
- Comfort care in non-survivable burns
- Consenting for burn surgeries


Trauma:
- 3D Hand anatomy
- Hand trauma history
- Hand examination
- Hand infections and bites
- Lower limb trauma history
- Lower limb trauma examination
- Replantation and revascularisation
- Necrotising fasciitis
- Tetanus prophylaxis guidelines
- Consenting for trauma surgeries


Skin:
- Skin anatomy
- Skin lesion history
- Skin examination
- Wound healing
- Benign lesions
- Basal cell carcinoma 
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Melanomas
- Other skin cancers
- Premalignant lesions
- Benign skin lesions
- Hydradenitis suppurativa
- Acne
- Hyperhidrosis
- Sun safety
- Local flaps
- Consenting for skin surgeries



Elective:
- Breast history and examination
- DIEP breast reconstruction
- Nipple areolar complex reconstruction
- Flap assessment
- Breast reduction
- Mastopexy
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's disease
- Abdominoplasty
- Liposuction
- Lipofilling


Skills:
- Finger anaesthesia
- WALANT 
- Wrist Block
- Seroma drainage
- Radioisotope injections 
- Skin biopsy


Extras:
- Age calculator
- Common abbreviations



This software is not a medical device, it contains general information tailored for UK practice of plastic surgery. This application does not replace formal medical education in medicine and a residency in plastic surgery. This application does not replace a physician's consultation.

## Key features

- Burns management and first aid
- Detailed trauma information
- Skin anatomy and lesion assessment
- Elective surgery procedures
- Practical surgical skills guides
- Age calculator and abbreviations


## Frequently asked questions about BurnsPlastics

### What is BurnsPlastics?

BurnsPlastics is a cross-platform application designed to assist doctors and healthcare professionals in plastic surgery. It serves as an educational introduction, a reference resource, and a practical toolbox for surgeons.

### Is BurnsPlastics a medical device?

No, BurnsPlastics is not a medical device. It contains general information tailored for UK plastic surgery practice and does not replace formal medical education or a physician's consultation.

### What specific topics does BurnsPlastics cover?

BurnsPlastics covers a wide range of topics including burns (first aid, management, referral), trauma (hand anatomy, limb examination), skin (anatomy, lesions, cancers), and elective procedures (breast reconstruction, liposuction).

### Who developed BurnsPlastics?

BurnsPlastics was developed in partnership with PLASTA (the PLAstic Surgery Training Association for British trainees) and officially badged by BAPRAS (the British Association for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery).

### What are the practical skills covered in BurnsPlastics?

The app includes practical skills such as finger anesthesia, WALANT techniques, wrist blocks, seroma drainage, radioisotope injections, and skin biopsies.

### What is the age rating for BurnsPlastics?

BurnsPlastics has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for adult users due to its medical content.

### What devices is BurnsPlastics available on?

BurnsPlastics is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is BurnsPlastics updated?

The latest version of BurnsPlastics is 1.16, and it was last updated on May 6, 2025, suggesting regular updates to maintain content accuracy and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16 — 2025-05-06

Full app redesign with added functionalities

### 1.15 — 2021-06-26

Brand new Logo and main menu UI

New pages under Burns section
- Common dressings
- Burns physiology


New pages under Elective section
- Breast reduction
- DIEP breast reconstruction
- Nipple areolar complex reconstruction


New page under Skills section
- Skin biopsy
- Finger anaesthesia (Update from Ring block to incline SIMPLE block technique)
- Lipofilling

Added more than 30 new images and clinical photographs in various sections including skin lesions and anatomical diagrams

### 1.13 — 2021-06-06

New burns pages
- Toxic shock syndrome
- Non accidental injury

new image for burns wound assessment

### 1.11 — 2021-04-10

Completely reworked burns section with new pages
New lower limb trauma pages
Now a total of >50 educational pages for plastic surgery healthcare professionals

### 1.10 — 2020-12-14

Corrected error in wound healing page.

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