~FREE~ plastic surgery?

Dena W.
on 11/22/09 12:44 am - Tarpon Springs, FL
I know, I've heard it's available, and I've heard it's an urban legend.  But I'm curious if anyone here really knows it's possible, or available, out there some place?  Preferably in NC? 

I heard that there is a burn center in PA that does it in exchange for donated skin, and I also heard that Duke does it.  But I have no real realiable sources for that info.  And, could they use our skin for that?  I've seen skin grafts created in the OR, and they don't need a lot of skin to make one, but I don't know if our skin is quality enough for that? 

I spoke with a local plastic surgeon here, who said he thought it sounded like a good enough thing to check into. 

So, who knows anything about it? 
                                                 Dena
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dr28326
on 11/22/09 6:44 am - CAMERON, NC
Last I checked into this and was told no one does this anymore.  If you find anything different..post it!
Barbara C.
on 11/22/09 10:07 pm - Raleigh, NC

When I attended a support group meeting at Duke re: plastics someone asked about it and they said that they didn't do it. I don't know of any programs that do. Please let us know if you do hear of anything.

Have you cross-posted this to the plastic surgery forum?

Good luck!

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
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