Skin Grafting
Skin grafting is a medical procedure used to treat wounds or injuries that cannot heal properly on their own. It involves taking a piece of healthy skin from one area of the body (donor site) and transplanting it to the injured area (recipient site). This helps to cover open wounds, promote healing, and restore skin function. There are different types of grafts, such as full-thickness and split-thickness grafts, depending on the amount of skin needed. Skin grafting is commonly used for burns, surgical wounds, or skin conditions, aiding in recovery and improving the appearance of the skin.
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Skin grafting is a surgical procedure used to treat wounds or injuries where the skin has been damaged or lost, such as burns, ulcers, or surgical sites. In this process, a surgeon removes a piece of healthy skin from one area of the body (the donor site) and attaches it to the affected area. This helps promote healing, reduces the risk of infection, and improves the appearance of the skin. There are two main types of grafts: full-thickness, which includes all skin layers, and split-thickness, which includes only the outer layer. Successful grafts require careful aftercare.