Severe burns, injuries, infections, or surgeries can leave areas of the body without adequate skin coverage. When natural healing isn’t enough, skin grafting becomes a vital surgical solution to close wounds, prevent infection, and restore both function and appearance.

At Grandville Medical & Laser, our expert plastic and reconstructive surgeons perform skin grafts using advanced techniques in a sterile, controlled setting for both emergency and elective cases.

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What Is Skin Grafting?

Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves removing healthy skin from one part of the body (donor site) and transplanting it to another area (recipient site) where skin has been lost or damaged.

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Conditions That May Require Skin Grafting

✅ Burn injuries (thermal, chemical, or electrical)

✅ Traumatic skin loss (road traffic injuries, degloving, deep lacerations)

✅ Chronic wounds (ulcers, diabetic foot wounds)

✅ After tumor excision or infection (e.g., necrotizing fasciitis)

✅ Post-surgical reconstruction

✅ Skin loss due to severe infections or complications

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Types of Skin Grafts We Perform

1. Split-Thickness Skin Graft (STSG)

•Involves taking the top layers of skin (epidermis and part of dermis)

•Commonly used for large wound areas like burns

•Donor site heals on its own over 1–2 weeks

2. Full-Thickness Skin Graft (FTSG)

•Includes the full dermal layer

•Used for areas needing more durability or better cosmetic results (e.g., face, hands)

•Donor site often closed with sutures

3. Composite Grafts

•Includes skin plus underlying tissue (fat, cartilage)

•Used in complex reconstructive areas like nose or ear

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Procedure Overview

•Anesthesia: Local, regional, or general depending on wound size and location

•Duration: 1–3 hours

•Hospital Stay: May be day-case or require admission depending on complexity

•Dressing & Monitoring: Special dressings and close follow-up to ensure graft adherence

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Recovery and Healing

•Initial Healing: 1–2 weeks for the donor site, 2–3 weeks for graft adherence

•Graft Monitoring: We assess for integration, infection, or rejection

•Scar Management: Scar therapy, pressure garments, and optional laser treatments

•Rehabilitation: Physical therapy may be needed for mobility and function

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Why Grandville for Skin Grafting?

🏥 Multidisciplinary Wound & Burn Care Unit

🧑🏽‍⚕ Experienced Reconstructive Surgeons

🔬 Modern Wound Management Techniques

🌍 Compassionate Care for Children & Adults

From life-saving burn coverage to refined skin closure after surgery, we provide skin grafting with an emphasis on healing, functionality, and appearance.

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Book a Reconstructive Consultation

Early referral improves results. If you or a loved one needs skin grafting or complex wound closure, we’re here to help — with compassion and expertise.

📍Lekki: Plot 106 Taju Okoya Close, Eleganza Garden Estate, Opposite VGC, Lagos

📍Surulere: 76 Femi Ayantuga Street, Surulere, Lagos

📍Abuja: 5b Lephalala Close, Off Ganges Street, Maitama, Abuja

📞 Lekki: 0817 153 0599 | Surulere: 0816 454 8279, 0812 020 8868 | Abuja: 0817 323 3025

🌐 www.gml.com.ng