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Timely surgery, particularly for large burns, is critical for preventing complications such as hypertrophic scarring and infection while optimizing recovery. This study evaluates surgical timing across pediatric and adult burn patients to inform evidence-based practices. We analyzed data from the American Burn Association\u2019s Burn Care Quality Platform (2020-2023), including 99\u2009195 patients (23\u2009284 pediatric, 75\u2009911 adult) admitted to 112 burn centers. Days from admission to first burn surgery were assessed, excluding cases with trauma or non-burn diagnoses. Surgical timing was compared by total body surface area (TBSA) burned and age group. Amongst pediatric patients, 34.6% (7247) underwent surgery, with a median time to surgery of 1 (interquartile range [IQR]: 1-3) day; for adults, 49.3% (32\u2009052) underwent surgery, with a median of 2 (IQR: 1-4) days. Larger burns (\u226520% TBSA) were treated slightly earlier, with median times of 1-3\u00a0days across groups. However, no statistically significant differences in surgical timing were observed by burn size in adults, whereas significant differences were found in the pediatric 20%-29% TBSA group (P = .035). Timely surgical intervention improves outcomes, yet delays in treating smaller burns highlight gaps in care. 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