US Medical Term · procedures
Skin Graft
Injerto de piel
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Skin Graft |
| Spanish (Español) | Injerto de piel |
| Chinese (中文) | 皮膚移植術 |
| Korean (한국어) | 피부 이식술 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ghép da |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Skin graft |
| Portuguese (Português) | Enxerto de pele |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การปลูกถ่ายผิวหนัง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 皮膚移植術 |
What it means
A skin graft is a surgical procedure in which healthy skin is removed from one area of the body (the donor site) and transplanted to cover a wound, burn, or area where skin has been lost. There are two main types: split-thickness grafts, which use the upper layers of skin, and full-thickness grafts, which include all layers. Skin grafts are used to treat severe burns, large wounds, areas where skin has been surgically removed due to cancer, and chronic ulcers. The procedure is done under general or local anesthesia. The grafted skin must be kept moist and protected until it adheres and receives blood supply, typically within five to seven days. Both the donor and graft sites require careful wound care during recovery.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My burn wound is too large to heal on its own and the surgeon says I need a skin graft.
Mi quemadura es demasiado grande para sanar sola y el cirujano dice que necesito un injerto de piel.
Where will the donor skin come from and will that area also need special care?
¿De dónde vendrá la piel donante y esa área también necesitará cuidados especiales?
How long will it take for the skin graft to fully heal and look normal?
¿Cuánto tiempo tardará el injerto de piel en sanar completamente y verse normal?
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Last reviewed: September 2026