One-stage reconstruction with a combination of IDRT-SL and split thickness skin grafting is an elegant, easy and rapid method to treat deep skin defects. The take rates, functional and early cosmetic outcome are promising. This new method should be considered for selected cases of elderly multimorbid patients with deep facial wounds.
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