• In a split-thickness skin graft (STSG)

Only a portion of the second layer of skin is removed in addition to the epidermis, the top layer of skin (dermis). Large patches of lost or damaged epidermis are typically covered by doctors use STSG. Usually, they remove healthy skin from the back, abdomen, bottom, or thighs. Normally, donor skin (the area from which the skin was removed) recovers on its own over the course of 1-2 weeks.

Dressings are necessary because the donor site heals by re-epithelializing from the dermis and surrounding skin. Split-thickness skin grafts can survive on relatively avascular areas where a FTSG would normally fail and are advised for big wounds. Sites that are too large for a FTSG or flap are normally allocated for STSGs

• Full-thickness skin graft (FTSG)

The top layer and the entire second layer of skin are completely removed and transplanted during a full-thickness skin graft (FTSG). Due to the thicker transplanted skin, FTSG treatments take longer to heal than STSG. Providers may decide to use FTSG for a body part, like the face, that is typically not covered by clothing. For FTSG, medical professionals frequently remove healthy skin from the pelvis, arm, or collarbone region and immediately close the donor incision.

They show up because they have skin that is fully developed. A linear scar might be generated on the donor. The graft is more persistent and has a higher chance of remaining functioning.

• Composite graft

During this operation, medical professionals transplant soft tissues like cartilage or skin. Damage to the nose, fingertips, and ears can be corrected with composite grafts.

Instances where a tissue has lost underlying muscle or bone require for combination grafts. Grafts comprising cartilage that are used to strengthen the nose or ears are the most popular type of composite transplant used in skin – related surgery.