Skin graft surgery is a medical procedure that involves transferring skin from one area of the body to another. This procedure can be used to treat a range of medical conditions, including severe burns, chronic wounds, skin cancer or skin tumors or lesions. Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over twenty years of experience. He and the caring team from Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists explore when you might need a skin graft surgeon.

Severe Burns

One of the most common reasons for needing a skin graft surgeon is to treat severe burns. When a person suffers from a severe burn, the skin is damaged to the point where it cannot heal on its own. In these cases, skin graft surgery can be used to transplant healthy skin from another area of the body to the affected area.

Dr. Jones removes a piece of skin from the donor site. This skin is then transplanted onto the area that has been burned. The transplanted skin will take root and start to grow, helping the burn victim to heal and recover.

Chronic Wounds

Chronic wounds are another medical condition that may require skin graft surgery. Chronic wounds are wounds that take a long time to heal, often due to underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or poor circulation. If a person has a chronic wound that is not responding to other treatments, skin graft surgery may be necessary.

During skin graft surgery for chronic wounds, Dr. Jones removes healthy skin from another area of the body and transplants it onto the chronic wound. This can help to stimulate healing and promote the growth of new tissue.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is another medical condition that may require skin graft surgery. In some cases, the removal of the cancerous tissue can leave a significant wound that cannot heal on its own. In these cases, skin graft surgery can be used to transplant healthy skin onto the affected area.

Dr. Jones removes the cancerous tissue and then transplants healthy skin onto the wound. This can help to promote healing and reduce the risk of the cancer returning.

Tumors and Skin Lesions

Tumors and skin lesions vary widely in type, seriousness and recurrence. The treatment method chosen depends on the type of growth, its growth stage and its location on the body. After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Jones discusses your skin condition with you and explains the details of possible surgery and the options to consider. He will then work with you to determine an approach that can restore a normal appearance to your skin.

Atlanta Plastic Reconstructive Surgery for Skin Grafts

Skin graft surgery is a medical procedure that can be used to treat a range of medical conditions. If you have suffered from severe burns, chronic wounds, skin cancer or non-cancerous tumors or lesions, contact Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones.