What It Is
Punch grafting is a minor surgical procedure used to treat stable vitiligo. Small pieces of normally pigmented skin are taken from a donor area and placed into depigmented patches to help restore skin color.
How It Works
At ClairéDerma, this technique is performed carefully to encourage repigmentation. Dermatologists may use:
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The Treatment Process
01
Dermatologist Consultation at ClairéDerma
Confirmation that vitiligo is stable.
02
Donor Site Selection
Choosing a concealed area with normal pigment.
03
Grafting Procedure
Transfer of tiny skin grafts into depigmented areas.
04
Dressing and Care
Protection of grafted sites during healing.
05
Follow-Up Monitoring
Tracking pigment spread over weeks to months.
Expected Results and Recovery
Grafts settle in days, and pigment gradually spreads around them. Visible improvement occurs over months. Proper aftercare improves success.
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Over time, blending improves, though slight variation may occur initially.
Local anesthesia keeps it comfortable.
Stable vitiligo has a lower recurrence risk, but monitoring is important.
Tiny marks may form but usually fade.
Repigmentation develops gradually over several months.
Punch grafting is best for small patches.
It restores pigment in treated spots but does not cure the underlying condition.