Plastic Surgery Procedures & Skin Grafts – 70 Questions, STSG, Flaps & Liposuction, 2026

This document contains approximately 70 exam-style questions with verified answers covering key plastic and reconstructive surgery concepts. It begins with foundational principles such as relaxed skin tension (Langer) lines and surgical instruments used in procedures like facelifts and breast surgery (page 1). It also explains skin grafting techniques, including split-thickness (STSG) and full-thickness skin grafts (FTSG), their benefits, limitations, and healing characteristics (page 2). The material provides in-depth coverage of wound management and burn care, including burn classifications, debridement, and the rule of nines for assessing total body surface area (page 3). It also explores skin cancer types such as basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, as well as Mohs surgery for precise tumor removal (page 3). Additionally, the document covers reconstructive techniques such as flaps (including TRAM flaps), free flaps, and grafting procedures used in post-mastectomy reconstruction (page 4). It also explains advanced surgical procedures such as mandibular fracture repair, replantation, and scar revision techniques like Z-plasty (pages 4–5). The final sections focus on cosmetic procedures, including rhytidectomy (facelift), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, and breast surgeries such as augmentation, reduction, and lifts (pages 5–6). These concepts are presented in a concise Q&A format, making the document highly effective for exam preparation and surgical review. This resource is ideal for students enrolled in Surgical Technology, Nursing, Medicine, Plastic Surgery, and Health Sciences programs at the university level. It is particularly useful for those studying reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, including pre-med and allied health students preparing for clinical or board exams. The content aligns with standard textbooks such as Plastic Surgery by Neligan and Grabb and Smith’s Plastic Surgery, ensuring strong relevance for coursework, clinical practice, and exam preparation. The structured format supports active recall and mastery of both theoretical knowledge and procedural understanding. Keywords: plastic surgery, skin grafts, stsg, ftsg, langer lines, dermatomes, burn classification, rule of nines, mohs surgery, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, flaps, tram flap, free flap, liposuction, abdominoplasty, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty