Vitiligo

Vitiligo Surgery

Vitiligo surgery transfers pigment-producing cells from healthy skin to affected areas, stimulating natural colour restoration. Recommended for stable vitiligo unresponsive to medical treatment, it delivers natural-looking, long-lasting repigmentation.

Duration

2 hours

Sessions

1 to 2 sessions

Downtime

5 to 7 days

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About the treatment

Vitiligo Surgery

Every surgery session at Dermaheal is performed by a qualified dermatologists, using internationally approved products and protocols calibrated specifically for all skin types.

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What makes it work

Suitable for stable vitiligo only
Multiple surgical techniques available
Natural, long-lasting pigmentation results
Minimally invasive with local anaesthesia

How it works

The four-step procedure.

Designed to feel unhurried, explained at every step, and centred entirely on your safety and comfort.

Consultation

Assessment of vitiligo stability and treatment planning

Anaesthesia

Local anaesthetic applied for comfort

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Harvesting

Healthy skin or melanocytes taken from donor site

Transplantation

Pigment cells transferred to depigmented patches

Protocol options

Approaches we offer.

Your dermatologist recommends the right protocol for Surgery after a one-on-one assessment.

Suction Blister Epidermal Grafting (SBEG)

Healthy epidermis is lifted as a thin blister from a donor site and transplanted onto stable depigmented patches — minimal scarring, good colour match.

Mini Punch Grafting

Tiny full-thickness grafts are placed into the affected area to seed melanocytes and repigment small, stable patches.

Non-cultured Epidermal Cell Suspension (NCES)

A melanocyte-rich cell suspension prepared from a small donor sample is applied to dermabraded recipient skin — suited to larger stable areas.

Split-Thickness Skin Grafting

A thin sheet of donor skin is grafted over a prepared recipient site, useful for larger stable or segmental patches.

Suitable for

Who this treatment is for.

Best results are achieved when the treatment matches your concern. Here are the concerns where Surgery typically delivers excellent outcomes.

Stable vitiligo for 1–2 yearsLocalised or segmental vitiligoVitiligo unresponsive to medical therapyPatches on face, neck, hands, and bodyThose seeking long-term pigmentation restoration

Why choose this

Six reasons patients pick this protocol.

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Restores Pigmentation

Transfers healthy melanocytes to effectively repigment affected patches.

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Natural-Looking Results

Colour blends seamlessly with surrounding skin over time.

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Long-Lasting

Results are durable and progressive, improving over several months.

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Minimally Invasive

Performed under local anaesthesia with minimal discomfort.

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Treats Multiple Areas

Suitable for face, neck, hands, and body patches.

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Boosts Confidence

Restores an even skin tone for improved self-esteem and quality of life. FAQs Who is suitable for vitiligo surgery? Patients with stable vitiligo that has not spread for at least 1 to 2 years and has not responded adequately to medical treatments. Is the procedure painful? Local anaesthesia is used, making the procedure comfortable with only mild post-operative discomfort. How long does it take to see results? Repigmentation begins within 4 to 6 weeks, with full results visible over 3 to 6 months. Are results permanent? Results are long-lasting, though periodic sun protection and maintenance are advised to preserve pigmentation. What surgical techniques are used? Common techniques include split-thickness skin grafting, punch grafting, and melanocyte transplantation depending on the patch size and location. Can all vitiligo types be treated? Surgery is best suited for stable, localised, or segmental vitiligo. Active or generalised vitiligo may not be suitable.You said: description and overvire still too long how many times do i have to tell u this, 2 line decription and 3 line overview, moving forwarddescription and overvire still too long how many times do i have to tell u this, 2 line decription and 3 line overview, moving forward3:31 PMClaude responded: Noted, won't happen again.Noted, won't happen again. VITILIGO SURGERY Headline: Vitiligo Surgery — Pigmentation Restoration Treatment Description: A surgical treatment that transplants healthy melanocytes to depigmented patches, restoring natural skin colour with long-lasting results. Overview: Vitiligo surgery transfers pigment-producing cells from healthy skin to affected areas, stimulating natural colour restoration. Recommended for stable vitiligo unresponsive to medical treatment, it delivers natural-looking, long-lasting repigmentation.

Performed by

Treated by dermatologists. Always.

Every procedure at Dermaheal is performed personally by a qualified dermatologist, never delegated to a therapist.

Dr. Navjot Singh Arora

Founder & Chief Dermatologist

Dermatology · 14+ years

Dr. Jasmine Kohli

Dermatology Consultant

Dermatology · 10+ years

Dr. Sonika Soni

Dermatology Consultant

Dermatology · 5+ years

Frequently asked

Surgery, answered.

Who is suitable for vitiligo surgery?+

Patients with stable vitiligo that has not spread for at least 1 to 2 years and has not responded adequately to medical treatments.

What surgical techniques are used?+

Common techniques include split-thickness skin grafting, punch grafting, and melanocyte transplantation depending on the patch size and location.

Can all vitiligo types be treated?+

Surgery is best suited for stable, localised, or segmental vitiligo. Active or generalised vitiligo may not be suitable.

Related treatments

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Ready to begin

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