Autodermoplasty

Autodermoplasty is a skin transplant. It is performed to close a wound, treat burns, or remove large scars and scars. The peculiarity of this technique is the use of skin flaps from the patient himself. They take root well and provide a more aesthetic result compared to donor implants. Autodermoplasty is now considered the gold standard and is used in the majority of patients who need a skin transplant.

At Oxford Medical, autodermoplasty is performed by highly qualified surgeons with many years of experience. They help patients with various diseases and injuries, performing operations of any complexity.

Most often, autodermoplasty is performed to close wounds, but skin transplantation may also be required to eliminate aesthetic defects (large scars).

At the same time, the mandatory conditions for performing autodermoplasty are the absence of inflammation and exudate, marginal epithelialization (restoration of the skin at the edges of the wound) and pronounced adhesiveness of the wound surface.

The surgeons make the decision about the operation after conducting an examination and diagnosis, taking into account all the individual characteristics of the patient.

In most cases, free autodermoplasty is used, but sometimes, when it is necessary to form a stable skin cover, non-free autodermoplasty may be preferable.

Depending on whether autodermoplasty is performed on a fresh wound or after healing, it is defined as primary or secondary. The latter involves excision of tissues in the place where the skin is planned to be transplanted. As a rule, this technique is used for the correction of large scars.

Before the operation, the patient undergoes laboratory analysis, an electrocardiogram (ECG) and other examinations according to indications. The diagnostic results help surgeons choose the optimal method of skin transplantation, as well as exclude contraindications to surgery and anesthesia.

On the day of the operation, the patient is recommended not to eat anything and not to drink for 2-3 hours. Taking medications should be agreed in advance with the doctor.

After the operation, the patient is prescribed a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent infection and successful engraftment of the skin implant. A sterile bandage is also necessarily applied, which must be changed daily until the wound heals.

The duration of hospitalization is determined individually and can range from several days to several weeks.

The transplant is performed mainly under general anesthesia.

The operation begins with antiseptic treatment of the area where the skin graft will be performed. The surgeon washes it with special preparations, if necessary, excises tissues to prepare the conditions for implantation.

After that, the surgeon takes a skin flap from a pre-selected area of ​​the body. Most often, skin is taken from the abdomen, inner thighs, lateral surface of the sternum or shoulders. When choosing a site, the characteristics of the skin and the size of the flap are taken into account, and an attempt is made to minimize the patient's aesthetic discomfort from a possible scar.

Next, the surgeon transfers the skin implant to the wound and applies a sterile bandage.

Contraindications to autodermoplasty are:

• chronic infections;
• inflammation, wound infection;
• autoimmune disorders;
• general medical restrictions on the use of anesthesia

If all the rules of preoperative preparation and performance of autodermoplasty are followed, the operation in most patients is without complications. The body does not perceive the skin flap as something foreign, so it takes root well.

Potential complications include implant rejection, bleeding, infection in the wound, prolonged healing, and impaired sensitivity in the area where the skin was transplanted.

The price of autodermoplasty may vary depending on the location and size of the damaged area of ​​skin, the technique used, and the complexity of the operation. You can find out the cost of surgical treatment at «Oxford Medical» here, but only a surgeon can provide more detailed information on the price after an examination. Make an appointment for a consultation at a time convenient for you.

«Oxford Medical» is a multidisciplinary medical center with a high-tech surgical department. It is equipped with new expert-class equipment that allows for accurate examinations and operations of any complexity. Our surgeons are professionals in their field with many years of experience. The success of the operation depends half on the skill of the surgeon, so we have assembled a team of truly the best specialists. By contacting «Oxford Medical», you can be sure that your health is in safe hands.