Vitiligo Surgery
Vitiligo can affect not just the skin, but also one’s confidence. When medical treatments alone are insufficient or the patches have become stable, vitiligo surgery offers a highly effective, long-lasting solution for repigmentation.
At our clinic, we specialise in advanced vitiligo surgical techniques that deliver natural, uniform colour restoration.
What Is Vitiligo Surgery?
Vitiligo surgery is a group of specialised dermatological procedures designed to restore pigment to white patches caused by vitiligo. These techniques work best when the disease is stable, meaning:
- No new patches
- No progression for at least 6–12 months
Surgery helps achieve:
- Faster repigmentation
- Better colour match
- Long-term results
- Treatment of resistant or stubborn patches
Common treatment areas include the face, lips, hands, neck, trunk, and other exposed sites.
Types of Vitiligo Surgery We Offer
Suction Blister Grafting
- Gentle technique ideal for small, stable patches
- Uses thin blisters created from donor skin
- Excellent colour match
- Minimal scarring
- Particularly effective for facial vitiligo and lips
Split-Thickness Skin Grafting (STSG)
- Suitable for larger patches
- Thin sheet of pigmented skin transferred to vitiligo area
- Rapid and uniform pigmentation
- Ideal for stable segmental vitiligo
Punch Grafting
- Best for small, scattered lesions
- Tiny pigmented skin punches placed into vitiligo spots
- Cost-effective and reliable technique
Non-Cultured Melanocyte Suspension (NCES)
- Advanced cell-based surgical technique
- Melanocytes separated from donor skin and applied as a liquid suspension
- Covers large areas using minimal donor skin
- Provides fast and natural colour blending
We recommend the most appropriate method based on location, stability, and extent of vitiligo.
What Happens During the Procedure?
- Detailed evaluation to confirm disease stability
- Local anesthesia for complete comfort
- Skin harvesting from a hidden donor area
- Precision transplantation using the selected technique
- Dressing applied to protect the treated area
Procedure time: 45 minutes to 2 hours (depending on technique and area)
Pain level: Minimal due to local anesthesia
Hospitalisation: Not required
Aftercare & Healing
Post-procedure care is simple but essential:
- Keep the treated area dry and undisturbed for a few days
- Follow dressing instructions carefully
- Avoid friction or stretching of the treated site
- Begin phototherapy if advised to enhance pigmentation
- Use sun protection on exposed areas
Healing timeline:
- Initial healing: 7–14 days
- Pigment appearance: 3–6 weeks
- Continued improvement over several months
With proper care, colour match is usually excellent.
Why Choose Our Clinic for Vitiligo Surgery?
- Dermatologist with advanced vitiligo surgical expertise
- State-of-the-art grafting and cell-based techniques
- High precision with excellent success rates
- Minimal scarring at donor site
- Customised surgical plan for each patient
- Strong post-procedure support, including phototherapy
Our goal is natural-looking, even, and long-lasting repigmentation.
The Result
Visible return of colour.
Improved confidence.
Better quality of life.
A transformation achieved through expert care.
Considering Vitiligo Surgery?
Effective. Scientific. Life-changing.
Book your consultation today.
Let us help you bring colour back — beautifully and confidently.