Abstract

The procedure of skin grafting is an age old technique. Many new developments have happened in the armamentarium of skin grafting which is aimed at producing better aesthetic results and reducing complications. Although the skin grafting has seen new advancements, the basic principle remains unaltered. The presence of a healthy vascular recipient bed is an important factor for the graft survival. Skin graft still remains an important option in the reconstructive ladder.

Keywords: Split Thickness Skin Grafts; Full Thickness Skin Grafts; Skin Graft Harvesting; Skin Graft Fixation; Graft Healing

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Citation: Sundaram Rajaram and Gauthami Sundar. “Skin Graft - General Considerations”. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 5.12 (2021): 37-44.

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