Skin Grafting Treatment in Turkey
About Skin Grafting
Key Highlights
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Promotes rapid wound healing and reduces infection risk.Restores skin function and improves cosmetic appearance.Can treat large or complex wounds that won't heal naturally.Uses the patient's own skin (autograft) to minimize rejection.Performed by dermatologists with specialized surgical training.
Who is this surgery for?
- Deep burns (third-degree) that destroy skin layers.
- Large, non-healing wounds or ulcers (e.g., diabetic, venous).
- Skin loss due to traumatic injury or infection.
- Areas where skin has been removed during cancer surgery (e.g., melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma).
- Certain congenital skin conditions or scar revisions.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation and review of medications (may need to stop blood thinners).
- Wound assessment and cleaning to control infection.
- Discussion of graft type (donor site) and anesthesia options (local, regional, or general).
- Fasting if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arranging for post-operative assistance and transportation.
Risks & possible complications
- Graft failure (the graft does not take to the new site).
- Infection at the graft or donor site.
- Bleeding, hematoma, or fluid accumulation (seroma).
- Scarring, discoloration, or texture changes at both sites.
- Reduced or abnormal sensation in the grafted area.
- Contracture (tightening) of the graft, potentially limiting movement.
Recovery & hospital stay
- The graft site is protected with a sterile dressing and often a splint to immobilize the area.
- Donor site is cared for like a superficial burn and kept clean and moist.
- Pain medication and antibiotics are prescribed as needed.
- Follow-up visits are crucial to monitor graft 'take' and remove dressings/stitches.
- Avoid strenuous activity and direct pressure on the graft for several weeks.
- Sun protection is vital for both sites once healed to prevent pigmentation changes.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering skin grafting in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with dermatology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform skin grafting. MediFyr helps you compare dermatologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for skin grafting compare across other countries where we have data.
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