The Cosmetic Surgery is a medical specialty which deals with restoration and healing of disfigurement or congenital defects of the body. The plastic surgery is also one of the best options for the patients suffering from Vitiligo. Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder which leads to creating visible patches on the skin in different parts of the body. The de-pigmentation on the skin is mainly found on the sun- exposed organs of the body.
Types of Vitiligo Surgery : There are various types of Vitiligo surgeries for treating the disease. The choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches: their patches, location, sizes and how widespread they are. The Vitiligo Plastic Surgery is consists of the following types:
- Autologous Skin Grafts : This procedure of Cosmetic Vitiligo surgery includes removing the skin from the unaffected part of the body and attaching it to the visible patches. In the process the surgeon removes section of the normally pigmented skin and places it on the depigmented areas resulting into better appearance of the skin.
- Skin Grafts Using Blisters : In the procedure the surgeon creates blisters on the pigmented skin by using heat, suction, or freezing it cold. The top of the blisters are thereafter cut out and is transplanted to a depigmented skin area.
