March 10, 2021

Discussion:

• STSG can be used in areas that require monitoring for potential cancer recurrence
• Full-thickness skin grafts (FTSG) offer several advantages over split-thickness skin (STSG) including decreased risk of contraction, improved pigment match, improved texture match, and are better for deeper defects
• FTSG consist of epidermis and full-thickness dermis
• FTSG contract less than STSG, nevertheless they still can contact about 10-15%

Suggested Reading:

1. Brenner MJ and Moyer JS.  Skin and Composite Grafting Techniques in Facial Reconstruction for Skin Cancer.  Facial Plast Surg Clin N Am. 25 (2017) 347–363.