One part of the body to another

Of all the 3 types, this is the one that is most common. This type of surgery is applied in situations where the tissue is unable to regenerate. Possibilities include burns, or toxic chemicals coming in contact with the skin, thereby scarring it.

Transplanting from one part of the body to another is often the preferred method because there is no complication e.g. and immune system response, rejection.

Transplantation involves selecting tissue that is able to regrow quickly, and one with ease of removing.

Then the tissue is transplanted to a place where it's needed for. (i.e. scarred tissue)

Finally, the original spot where the tissue was removed from should be protected from infection. And that tissue regrowth is promoted, for fast recovery.

The most routine of procedures of this type is one of skin grafting.

Healthy skin is taken from elsewhere on the patient's body and, using a dermatome (skin-cutting instrument). The graft is carefully spread on the bare area to be covered. It is held in place either by gentle pressure from a well-padded dressing or by a few small stitches. The raw donor area is covered with a sterile dressing for a period of time to protect it from possible infection.

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