VITILIGO SURGERY

What is Vitiligo ?

Vitiligo is a common acquired depigmenting disease, characterized by white patches affecting different parts of the body. Vitiligo surgery is an effective method of treatment for stable and resistant vitiligo patches in patients with vitiligo. The appropriate surgical method is chosen taking different factors into consideration: area affected, duration of disease, age of the patient and specific patient requirements, Patient selection – Stability of vitiligo is paramount before any surgical procedure. A minimum of 1-year stability is ideally expected before the procedure. In case of doubt or in case of a particular patches being stable for about 6 months and in case of urgent requirements your doctor might suggest you a test grafting procedure to look for the stability of the disease process in 3 months. In case you are suffering from Vitiligo please schedule an appointment in our clinics.

What are the types of Vitiligo Surgery ?

The type of surgery used usually depends on the size and location of white areas. We offer following treatment options, these are: –

  • MINI PUNCH GRAFTING
  • SUCTION BLISTER GRAFTING
  • HAIR FOLLICLE GRAFTS
  • SPILT THICKNESS SKIN GRAFTING
  • NONCULTURED BASAL CELL SUSPENSIONS