Why Choose Dermapulse for Vitiligo Surgeries?

Expertise and Experience: Dr. Swathi Shivakumar has gained extensive experience in Vitiligo surgeries during her FRGUHS training in dermatosurgery.

Customized Treatment Plans: Each treatment is personalized to the patient’s unique condition and preferences, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Comprehensive Approach: We combine surgical expertise with compassionate care to address vitiligo’s aesthetic and psychological impacts.

Types of Vitiligo Surgeries Offered

Skin Grafting

Procedure: Healthy skin from unaffected areas (donor sites) is transplanted to vitiligo-affected areas.

Benefits: Provides permanent repigmentation for stable vitiligo patches. Different techniques/ modifications of skin grafting procedure like split thickness skin graft, punch graft, blister graft or Jaipur technique can be used based on the area involved, size of the recipient patch and patient’s preference.

Melanocyte Transplantation

Procedure: Melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) are harvested from healthy skin and transplanted into depigmented areas.

Benefits: Stimulates pigment production and can achieve natural-looking repigmentation.

Micropigmentation (Tattooing)

Procedure: Specialized pigments are tattooed into depigmented areas to match the surrounding skin tone.

Benefits: Offers immediate camouflage of vitiligo patches with minimal invasiveness.

The Vitiligo Surgery Process

Consultation: Dr. Swathi will evaluate your vitiligo patches, discuss treatment options, and develop a personalized surgical plan.

Preparation: Depending on the chosen procedure, skin preparation using topical or local anesthesia is used to ensure comfort during surgery.

Surgical Procedure: The selected surgical technique will be performed with precision, focusing on achieving optimal repigmentation.

Post-Surgery Care: You will receive detailed aftercare instructions to promote healing and optimize the results of your surgery.

What to Expect

During the Procedure: Surgical procedures are performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. The duration and complexity depend on the technique chosen and the size of the vitiligo patches.

Recovery: Recovery times vary by procedure. Skin grafting and melanocyte transplantation may involve longer healing periods compared to micropigmentation.

Results: Gradual repigmentation of treated areas, with final results becoming apparent over several months to a year. Multiple sessions may be needed for optimal results.

Post-Surgery Care

Proper aftercare is essential for successful vitiligo surgery outcomes. Dr. Swathi will provide instructions on wound care, sun protection, and follow-up appointments to monitor progress.

Schedule Your Vitiligo Surgery Consultation

Achieve improved skin color and confidence with expert vitiligo surgeries at Dermapulse. For more information or to schedule your consultation, please contact us. Trust Dr. Swathi Shivakumar and her team to provide compassionate care and effective treatments tailored to your vitiligo needs. Your satisfaction and well-being are our priority, and we are committed to helping you achieve healthier, and more uniform skin tone.