Bioengineered Skin Grafting

Treatment

Bioengineered Skin Grafting

Bioengineered skin grafting is an advanced medical technique used to treat severe wounds that do not heal through traditional methods. It involves using lab-grown skin substitutes made from living cells to promote wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Types of Wounds:

Bioengineered skin grafting is typically used for wounds such as burns, diabetic ulcers, and large or chronic non-healing wounds. These wounds may be difficult to treat due to their size, depth, or underlying medical conditions.

Symptoms:

Symptoms of wounds that may benefit from bioengineered skin grafting include pain, redness, swelling, and difficulty in healing despite standard treatments. These wounds may also be prone to infection and can significantly impact daily life.

Treatment:

Bioengineered skin grafting involves applying a biologically active material, often made from cells cultured in a laboratory, onto the wound bed. This material stimulates the body's natural healing process, promotes tissue regeneration, and helps to rebuild skin structure. The graft adheres to the wound site and provides a scaffold for new tissue growth, ultimately speeding up healing and reducing the risk of complications.

Here at Charleston Wound Care, we specialize in bioengineered skin grafting as part of our advanced wound care services. Our expert team assesses each patient's wound carefully and develops personalized treatment plans to optimize healing outcomes. If you or someone you know has a complex or non-healing wound, contact us for a consultation to explore bioengineered skin grafting as a treatment option.

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