What are the different types of skin grafts?

Skin grafting is a medical procedure in which a piece of skin is transplanted from one area of the body to another to replace lost or damaged skin. There are three types of skin grafts: split-thickness, full-thickness, and composite grafts. Split-thickness grafts involve removing the top layers of skin from the donor site and transplanting it to the recipient site; full-thickness grafts involve removing the entire layer of skin from the donor site and transplanting it to the recipient site; composite grafts involve transplanting skin and underlying tissue, such as fat, muscle, or cartilage. Each type of skin graft is used for different patient needs and depends on the location, extent, and type of skin damage.

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