Can skin grafting cover scars?

Jan 10, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Chen Lu

Introduction

In general, skin grafting refers to a skin grafting surgical procedure. Whether a scar can be covered by skin grafting mainly depends on the size of the scar. Typically, small scars can be covered, while large scars generally cannot. In daily life, it is important to keep the skin clean and moisturized, and to avoid skin injuries as much as possible.

Generally, skin grafting refers to a skin grafting surgical procedure. The general reference price for skin grafting surgery ranges from 8,000 to 20,000 yuan per session. Improvement is typically noticeable 1-3 months after the surgery, although symptoms such as scar hyperplasia may occur. Whether skin grafting can cover a scar mainly depends on the size of the scar. Small scars can usually be covered, whereas large scars generally cannot. Detailed explanations are as follows:

If the scar is small, the doctor can precisely cut around the scar according to its shape and size and then transplant healthy skin to the scarred area. In such cases, the grafted skin usually integrates well with the surrounding tissue, resulting in a more natural appearance.

If the scar is large, part of the original scar may need to be removed before performing the skin graft. Due to color differences between the grafted skin and surrounding skin, the presence of suture lines, and other factors, new scars may form around the grafted area. In this case, skin grafting for large scars may not achieve optimal results.

In daily life, it is important to keep the skin clean and moisturized and to avoid skin injuries as much as possible. Additionally, excessive friction, squeezing, or scratching of existing scars should be avoided to prevent worsening of scar hyperplasia and pigmentation.

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