More and more often today, people turn to plastic surgery, to correct deformities or to create a more appealing look, whether they have procedures that involve the face, breast, or other parts of the body. You mainly hear about plastic surgery that is aesthetic or cosmetic in nature, but there are also times when plastic surgery is used in reconstruction of damaged areas of the body, as well as surgery on the hands and burn treatment.
Skin grafts are sometimes used in plastic surgery, and skin can be obtained from the patient or from donors. These surgeries are most successful after careful closing of skin so that it follows your natural lines or skin folds. The use of the best possible suture materials will also help to avoid scarring from the procedures.