When skin is lost to injury, illness, or surgery, restoring it takes more than time.
Significant wounds, burns, or areas left behind after skin cancer removal don't always heal well on their own, and waiting can sometimes lead to complications rather than improvement. Because our team includes board-certified/eligible surgeons experienced in reconstructive techniques, we approach skin grafting with the same precision and attention to appearance that shapes our surgical work more broadly.
A skin graft is a procedure that transplants healthy skin from one area of the body to another, supporting proper healing in an area affected by injury, surgery, or disease. Depending on the size and depth of the affected area, a graft may use a thin layer of skin or a thicker section that includes deeper tissue, and the donor skin is typically taken from a less visible area of the body.
Skin grafts are typically recommended for wounds that are too large or deep to heal well without intervention, including significant burns, surgical wounds, or areas left after skin cancer removal. During your consultation, we'll evaluate the affected area and discuss whether grafting or another reconstructive approach is the right fit.
We evaluate the size, depth, and location of the wound, and discuss the reconstructive options available.
We determine the appropriate graft type and donor site based on your specific wound and goals.
The procedure is typically performed in a surgical setting, with local or general anesthesia depending on the size and location involved.
Both the graft site and donor site require careful care in the days following surgery to support proper healing.
Skin grafting calls for a team that treats healing and appearance as equally important.
Donor skin is typically taken from a less visible area of the body, and we select the site with both healing and appearance in mind.
Grafted skin often looks somewhat different from surrounding skin initially, though its appearance typically improves over time and can sometimes be further refined with scar revision.
Initial healing typically takes a few weeks, though the area will continue to improve in appearance for several months afterward.
The donor site can be tender during initial healing, and we'll provide guidance on managing any discomfort as part of your recovery plan.
In some cases, a graft may not fully establish a blood supply and require an additional procedure. We monitor healing closely to catch and address this early if it occurs.
Skin grafts performed to treat a wound from injury, illness, or medically necessary surgery are typically covered by insurance. We can help you understand what applies to your specific situation.
Yes. Skin grafts are often performed alongside other reconstructive techniques, such as skin cancer removal, as part of one coordinated treatment plan.
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