The ‘halo’ graft is an extremely useful and versatile technique. Partial-thickness grafts are harvested circumferentially from the ‘annulus’ area around the defect. The mathematical calculation allows for tailoring this technique to defects of varied sizes. It requires minimal equipment, confines the surgical wounds to one site and speeds up wound healing following skin grafting. This technique produces superior results to conventional methods of grafting, improves patient comfort and avoids the need for immobilization of the patient thereby reducing associated complications. This technique allows for a single site of infiltration of local anesthetic and the avoidance of hospitalization and special grafting instruments reduces costs considerably. Healing times are faster than conventional skin grafting techniques, with less contour defects and allowing for the mobilization of the patient after surgery. Published Dermatologic Surgery Journal Jan 2010; Presented at the Nordic Plastic Surgery Congress, June 2010