Question 1

what is the management of a loved one after she undergoes skin grafting?

Accepted Answer

Support and care: Supporting one psychologically, emotionally, and physically  are all important during the recovery phase and may mean wound care, medication and pain management, support for those concerned about the consequences of scarring, etc.

Question 2

what type of burns qualify for skin grafting?

Accepted Answer

As a general rule,: Any burn that doesn't heal in 3 weeks will have a better cosmetic result if skin grafted than if it is allowed to go on to heal by itself. In large burns, however, we try to make that determination earlier so that the patient's rehab can start as quickly as possible.

Question 3

how effective is skin grafting for treating melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Not a treatment: Skin grafting is not a treatment for melanoma.  There are multiple treatments available depending on the extent of the disease.  Excision of the melanoma whether via traditional surgery or Moh's excision can leave a defect or gap in the skin and skin grafting is often used to fill that defect and recreate the barrier function of your skin.

Question 4

would skin grafting help in a patient with 3rd degree degree burns over 50% bsa?

Accepted Answer

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!: Absolutely. There may be some disagreement as to the types of grafts full or partial or keratinocyte transplants, or pinch grafts. Closure of these wounds will help to decrease loss of fluids and decrease metabolic demands and decrease the risk of sepsis.

Question 5

does it hurt to have skin grafting?

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Local anesthetic: There is localized pain at the the donor site and recepient site. There will be discomfort for 1-2 days after the anesthetic will  wear off.

Question 6

why is pig skin and tissue  used for skin grafting ?

Accepted Answer

Close to human: Because pig skin has simar qulaities to human skin with less antigenicity than cow skin and is widely available with a low risk of disease transmission it is commonly used a s a source for tissue grafts.

Question 7

why skin grafting is not an easy for all burns?

Accepted Answer

Question?: Unsure what you are asking. Some burns require skin grafting.  These are typically deep  2nd degree burns that do not heal well spontaneously or full thickness (3rd degree) burns that by their nature do not retain the dermal elements that are needed for epithelial healing.
Skin grafting is a very common treatment for deeper burns, can be quite painful and complicated but is a first line treatment.

Question 8

what should i expect after skin-grafting surgery?

Accepted Answer

Skin grafting: Avoidance of infection and bleeding are crucial for the survival of the skin graft. Some surgeons may use wound vac at the graft site.

Question 9

do people always need skin grafting after fasciotomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not always: There are a variety of methods to avoid or minimize the use of skin grafts for fasciotomy wounds which include specialized tissue expanders or vacuum assisted closure.

Question 10

can you please tell me about skin grafting done on their gums, and how bad does it hurt?

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Some discomfort: Gingival grafting is actually two surgical procedures: one is the site to be grafted and the second is the host site, where the graft is harvested - usually the hard palate. So, you have two surgical sites that must heal.  Your own pain threshold determines how you respond to pain.  There will be some discomfort.

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