Surgical Solutions for Stable Vitiligo

Surgery is a powerful tool when used at the right time. When patches are stable, we can effectively transplant pigment-producing cells from a healthy area of your skin to the affected patch.

My Surgical Approach

• Mini Punch Grafting: We take tiny, 1mm to 1.5mm punches of pigmented skin from a donor area like your thigh and transfer them directly to the white patch. This is often my go-to for smaller, localized areas. It is a straightforward procedure performed under local anesthesia.
• Non-Cultured Melanocyte Transfer: This is more advanced. We harvest healthy cells, process them into a suspension in a lab setting, and apply that pigment-rich liquid to the depigmented area. It is highly effective for larger patches and offers a more natural, uniform color match.

Managing Expectations

Surgery is not an overnight fix. It is a journey. After the procedure, repigmentation can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to fully develop. We often combine this with narrow-band phototherapy post-surgery to boost results. My goal is to manage your expectations honestly. We do not promise perfection, but we do promise a scientific, evidence-based approach to restoration. Before we schedule any surgery, we conduct a detailed consultation to assess your specific patch, discuss the success rates relevant to your case, and ensure you are both mentally and physically prepared for the recovery period.