Surgical

Vitiligo Surgery Video

March 23, 2019

Vitiligo Surgery in Surat

Vitiligo is a condition in which patches of skin lose their natural colour due to the loss of pigment-producing cells. When these patches are stable and no longer spreading, surgical treatment can help restore pigment to the affected areas. At Elegance Clinic in Surat, vitiligo surgery is carried out by Dr. Ashutosh Shah for suitable candidates whose vitiligo has remained stable over time.

Surgical options work by transferring healthy pigment cells or skin to the depigmented patches, encouraging natural colour to return. These techniques are generally considered when patches are localised and have been stable, and when other treatments have not produced the desired result. A careful assessment determines whether surgery is appropriate for you.

What to expect

Treatment begins with a detailed evaluation of your skin and the stability of your vitiligo. The procedure is planned around the size and location of the patches, and you will be given clear guidance on aftercare and what to expect as the treated areas heal and gradually repigment over the following weeks and months.

Why choose Elegance Clinic

Suitability is assessed carefully so that surgery is recommended only when it is likely to help. The video above explains more about the procedure. To find out whether vitiligo surgery is right for you in Surat, book a consultation with the Elegance Clinic team.

Frequently Asked Questions

People whose vitiligo has been stable, usually with no new patches and no enlargement of existing ones for at least 12 months. Segmental and localised vitiligo tend to respond best. Surgery is generally considered after creams, light therapy or other medical treatments haven’t restored enough colour.
If the disease is still active, the transplanted pigment cells can be lost and the donor site may develop new white patches. Stability makes it far more likely the grafted cells survive and produce colour.
Common options include punch grafting, suction blister grafting, split-thickness skin grafting, and non-cultured epidermal cell suspension (melanocyte–keratinocyte transplantation). The choice depends on the size, location and number of patches. The video above shows one of these procedures.
The procedure is usually done under local anaesthesia, so the treated and donor areas are numbed. Mild discomfort, tenderness or tightness during the first few days of healing is common and is typically managed with simple pain relief.
Repigmentation is gradual. Early colour often appears within a few weeks. Fuller results usually develop over three to six months, sometimes longer. Light therapy after surgery is often recommended to help the colour spread.

Best Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon in Surat and All Over Gujarat

Book Your Appointment Today with Dr. Ashutosh Shah

Book Appointment