✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon (M.Ch., DNB)
Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is one of several surgery methods for treating vitiligo patches. FUE, which involves punch biopsy removal and hair follicle transplant surgery, has been shown in various studies to be a safe and successful treatment of hair-bearing skin. This technique has not yet been tested on vitiligo-affected hairless regions like the lips, fingertips, knuckles, forearms, and feet, that are resistant to conventional treatments. We believe that this technique will be effective in patients who have reacted well to other treatments in all regions except non-hair enough before.
The goal of treatment is to stabilize depigmented lesions, slow disease progression, and promote repigmentation. Topical and structural suppressive therapy, phototherapy, and surgical technologies are among the current treatments available. Autologous hair follicle transplantation has the potential to treat hairless areas by presenting follicular stem cells to the epidermis that would alternatively not respond to current alternative treatments.
The ability to treat glabrous areas is especially important for this technique, and the question raised in this study is whether this follicular hair transplant process, which has previously been securely and effectively used to treat segmental/stable vitiligo in hair implications areas, could be used to treat vitiligo in glabrous Skin.
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Hair transplant for vitiligo patches in Surat
Hair transplant for vitiligo in Surat at Elegance Clinic restores hair to stable vitiligo patches in the scalp, eyebrows, beard or lashes, where white patches have lost pigment and sometimes hair. Performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah on inactive, stable patches, it uses follicular transplant techniques for natural-looking hair.
What is a hair transplant for vitiligo?
Vitiligo can cause loss of skin pigment and, in hair-bearing areas, patches of white or absent hair. A hair transplant moves the patient's own follicles into a stable vitiligo patch to restore density in the scalp, eyebrows, beard, moustache or eyelashes.
It is done only when the vitiligo is stable and no longer spreading. At Elegance Clinic, Surat, suitability is judged carefully before treatment.
Who is suitable?
- Stable vitiligo with hair loss in a patch
- Cosmetically visible white patches in hair-bearing areas
- Good general skin and scalp health
Transplanting into active or spreading vitiligo is not advised, so stability is confirmed first.
How the procedure works at Elegance Clinic
- Stability check: the vitiligo is assessed to confirm it is inactive.
- Follicle extraction: follicles are taken using the FUE technique.
- Implantation: follicles are placed into the patch with natural angle and density.
- Aftercare and review: healing is monitored and growth reviewed.
Why choose Elegance Clinic for this procedure in Surat
Assessing vitiligo stability correctly is the key safety step, and Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.Ch., DNB) judges this before any transplant. Explore related cosmetic and plastic surgery services, including vitiligo treatment options.
Hair transplant for vitiligo FAQs
Can vitiligo patches have a hair transplant?
Yes, when the vitiligo is stable and no longer spreading. Transplanting into active vitiligo is not advised, so stability is assessed first.
Will the transplanted hair be white or normal?
Transplanted follicles usually keep their original colour, which helps camouflage the patch, though outcomes vary and are discussed beforehand.
Is the result permanent?
Transplanted follicles are generally long-lasting. Because vitiligo is a separate skin condition, its future course is managed separately.
How is stability judged?
By no new or enlarging patches for a period, often several months to a year, plus a clinical review. Dr. Shah confirms suitability.
Which areas can be treated?
Scalp, eyebrows, beard, moustache and eyelashes are common areas, depending on the patch and hair availability.
Book a consultation at Elegance Clinic, Surat. Speak to Dr. Ashutosh Shah about your options: WhatsApp +91 83205 00350 or call +91 83205 00350 / +91 96241 07602. Clinics in Adajan and Vesu.
This information is educational and not a substitute for an in-person medical assessment. Suitability and outcomes are confirmed after consultation with a qualified surgeon.
