Straight suture needle for full-thickness skin graft fixation on the ear

Close opposition of full-thickness skin grafts to the recipient wound bed is felt to be critical for graft survival. This is usually accomplished by bolster dressings, basting sutures, or both. Herein, we describe a facile and rapid technique for placing quilting sutures in full-thickness grafts within the fossae of the anterior ear. In our experience, this approach promotes graft survival and produces excellent cosmetic results.