Vitiligo Surgeries
At Asees Derma Clinic, we provide advanced Vitiligo Surgery for patients with stable vitiligo who have not achieved satisfactory improvement with medications or phototherapy alone. Our goal is to restore natural skin pigmentation using scientifically proven surgical techniques that offer long-lasting and natural-looking results.
Vitiligo surgery is a specialized dermatological procedure performed only after a detailed clinical evaluation. If your vitiligo has remained stable for a suitable period and you meet the eligibility criteria, surgical treatment can significantly improve the appearance of depigmented patches and help restore confidence.
What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition in which the cells responsible for producing skin pigment (melanocytes) are lost or stop functioning. This leads to the development of white patches on different parts of the body.
Vitiligo is:-
Not contagious
Not caused by poor hygiene
Not a skin infection
Not life-threatening
Although vitiligo does not usually affect physical health, it can have a significant emotional and psychological impact, especially when it affects visible areas such as the face, hands, lips, or neck.
What is Vitiligo Surgery?
Vitiligo surgery is a procedure in which healthy pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) or healthy skin are transferred from a normally pigmented area of the body to stable vitiligo patches.
The objective is to repopulate the white patches with functioning melanocytes so that natural skin color gradually returns.
Unlike creams or medications, surgery aims to physically restore pigment cells in areas where they are no longer functioning.
Who is a Good Candidate for Vitiligo Surgery?
Vitiligo surgery is not suitable for everyone.
It is generally considered for patients who have:
:-Stable vitiligo (no new patches or enlargement of existing patches for an appropriate duration, as determined by the dermatologist)
:-Poor response to medical treatment
:-Well-defined white patches
:-Good general health
:-Realistic expectations regarding treatment outcomes
A thorough evaluation is essential before deciding whether surgery is appropriate.
Who May Not Be Suitable?
Vitiligo surgery may not be recommended for:
Actively spreading vitiligo
Patients with a tendency to develop abnormal scars (such as keloids)
Active skin infections at the treatment site
Certain medical conditions that may affect healing
Your dermatologist will assess your medical history and skin condition before recommending surgery.
Surgical Techniques Available
Depending on the size, location, and characteristics of the vitiligo patches, different surgical techniques may be considered.
Suction Blister Epidermal Grafting (SBEG)
Small blisters are created on healthy pigmented skin. The thin layer of skin containing melanocytes is carefully transferred to the depigmented area.
This technique is commonly used for smaller, stable patches.
Split Thickness Skin Grafting (STSG)
A very thin layer of healthy skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted onto the vitiligo patch.
This method may be suitable for larger stable lesions.
Punch Grafting
Tiny circular grafts of healthy skin are transferred into prepared areas of vitiligo.
It is often useful for selected stable patches.
Non-Cultured Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Cell Suspension (NC-MKCS)
Healthy pigment cells are separated from a small sample of normal skin and applied to the depigmented area.
This advanced technique can treat relatively larger areas using a small donor sample.
The choice of procedure depends on individual assessment and will be discussed during consultation.
How Does Vitiligo Surgery Work?
The surgery involves transferring healthy pigment-producing cells from unaffected skin to the white patches.
After the procedure:
The transplanted melanocytes settle into the treated area.
The cells gradually begin producing melanin.
Pigment slowly returns over several weeks to months.
Repigmentation is gradual and varies between individuals.
Conditions Treated.
Vitiligo surgery may be considered for stable vitiligo affecting:
Face
Lips
Neck
Hands
Arms
Legs
Feet
Trunk
Cosmetic areas requiring pigment restoration
Benefits of Vitiligo Surgery
Vitiligo surgery offers several potential benefits for suitable candidates:
Restores natural skin color
Improves cosmetic appearance
Long-lasting pigmentation
Natural-looking results
Improves self-confidence
Targets stable patches that have not responded to medication
Uses your own healthy pigment cells
Personalized treatment approach
