The purpose of this study is to determine if healing occurs within 21 days of treatment with the use of the CellutomeTM device for fractional epidermal micro grafting compared with standard acellular techniques (creams and membrane dressings). Healing will be determined by time to ≥90% epithelialization within 21 days of treatment. Cosmesis (as assessed by Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), Patient Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), erythema, pigmentation, elasticity, thickness, and sensation) will be compared to standard techniques without application of skin cells (epidermal grafts = acellular) and will be measured twelve months post treatment application, ± 6 months.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients admitted or seen by the LVHN Burn Service with superficial to mid-dermal thickness burns will be considered for the study. 2. Age ≥18 years old. 3. Patients with a total body surface area (TBSA) burn \> 1% outside of the face, neck, feet or genitalia, where at least 2 areas are greater in size than 5x5cm2 or at least one area that is greater than 10cm2 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant. 2. Age \< 18 years old. 3. Proposed study area on face, neck, genitalia, or feet.