🩹 Skin Grafting Surgery in the Philippines

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Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves transplanting healthy skin from one area of the body to another area that has been damaged by burns, injury, surgery, or chronic wounds. It helps restore the skin barrier, reduce scarring, prevent infection, and improve appearance and mobility.

Skin grafts may be split-thickness (thin layer of skin) or full-thickness (includes deeper layers), depending on the depth and purpose of the reconstruction.

• Burn injuries (acute or healed)
   
• Non-healing wounds from diabetes or vascular conditions
   
• Tissue loss from trauma, surgery, or infection
   
• After tumor removal, such as skin cancer excision
   
• Scar revision or contracture release
   
• Congenital skin defects

As a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Aicee Bernal brings advanced training in wound care, microsurgery, and aesthetic skin restoration. She carefully plans each graft based on the patient’s wound type, location, skin tone, and functional needs.

Her gentle technique and personalized approach ensure better healing, less scarring, and optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes — especially for visible areas like the face, hands, or limbs.

• Procedure Time: 1 to 3 hours, depending on wound size and type of graft
   
• Anesthesia: Local or general anesthesia depending on the case
   
• Donor Site: Often taken from thigh, buttocks, or upper arm
   
• Hospital Stay: May be outpatient or require short admission
   
• Healing Time:
   
  • Grafted area: 2–3 weeks
     
  • Donor site: 1–2 weeks
     
• Follow-up: Dressing changes, monitoring for graft take, and scar management
   

Q: Will the grafted skin look normal?
A: While color and texture may differ slightly, Dr. Aicee uses advanced techniques to blend the graft as naturally as possible and minimize scarring.

Q: Is the procedure painful?
A: The surgery is performed under anesthesia. Postoperative pain is manageable with medications, and both donor and grafted sites are cared for closely.

Q: What are the risks?
A: Common risks include partial graft failure, infection, or color mismatch. With proper technique and follow-up, most grafts heal successfully.

Q: Can skin grafts be done on the face or hands?
A: Yes — Dr. Aicee customizes grafts for delicate or highly visible areas to preserve both function and aesthetics.

Whether you're recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic wounds, skin grafting can restore both form and function.
Schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Aicee Bernal, and receive expert care from one of the leading plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the Philippines.