Skin Grafting at Cosmetic Surgery Kolkata is planned around your anatomy, lifestyle and goals. Prof (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari is the most successful plastic surgeon in Kolkata and uses evidence-based, internationally accepted techniques so that the outcome looks unoperated — refined rather than altered. Every plan begins with an unhurried, confidential consultation where suitability, alternatives and realistic expectations for skin grafting in Kolkata are discussed in plain language.

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Who is a candidate for skin grafting surgery in Kolkata?

• You are in good general health with stable, well-controlled medical conditions.
• You have a specific, realistic concern that skin grafting surgery can address.
• You are a non-smoker, or willing to stop for the advised period before and after surgery.
• You understand the recovery timeline and can arrange support at home.

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Benefits

Natural, proportionate result matched to your features

Techniques chosen to keep scars discreet and well-hidden

Personalised surgical plan, never a template procedure

Improved comfort, confidence and daily function

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The procedure

The procedure is performed in a modern, fully-equipped operation theatre under local anesthesia. Markings are made with you standing, checked against pre-operative photographs and simulations. Tissue is handled with meticulous, layered technique, closure is tension-free, and dressings are applied before you are shifted to recovery.  This is done on an outpatient basis or an inpatient basis where a large skin graft is required.

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Anaesthesia

Performed under local anesthesia, spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia depending on the extent of skin graft required.

Duration

30 min – 2 hour.

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Recovery timeline

• Day 0–2: prescribed analgesia; mild swelling and bruising expected. Start light work.
• Week 1: first review and dressing change; stitch removal. Return to full work where small grafting is done.
• Week 3: return to light work in cases of large grafts.

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Risks and complications

All surgery carries risk. These may include bleeding, infection, delayed healing, altered sensation, asymmetry, unfavourable scarring, or the need for revision. Each risk relevant to you is explained in detail during informed consent.

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Results

Early results are visible once swelling settles, with the final refined outcome typically at 3 to 6 months. Results are long-lasting when weight, skin care and general health remain stable.