Suggest Treatment For Pigmentation On Leg

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016

Question: I have a very about 30cm2 area of de pigmented area (It is segmental vitiligo) in the leg. I am planning to undergo surgery to patch it. Which is the best surgery for it with best results. Melanocyte transplantation or punch grafting ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Both are equally good options for surgery of a stable patch of vitiligo

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern.

Punch grafting as well as Melanocyte culture and transplantation are both very effective and are worthy options to consider for a stable patch of vitiligo which is resistant to medical treatment. However punch grafting has a disadvantage that the treated surface might have a cobble stone appearance which is a frequent side effect and might have a bearing on final cosmetic result.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar