Surgery is most successful for "stable" vitiligo. This means the white patches should not have increased in size, and no new patches should have appeared for at least 6 to 12 months. Stability is the most important factor for long-term pigment retention.

Repigmentation is a gradual process. After surgery (like MKTP or Punch Grafting), the initial pigment usually begins to appear within 4 to 6 weeks. Full coverage and natural color blending typically take 3 to 6 months to complete.

We typically take donor skin from hidden areas like the upper thigh. With advanced techniques like MKTP, only a very thin layer is used, which heals quickly without leaving a thick scar. The donor site usually returns to a near-normal appearance within a few weeks.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain during the surgery itself. Post-operative discomfort is minimal and can be easily managed with routine painkillers prescribed by Dr. Sharda.

Yes, surgical methods like MKTP are often the preferred choice for difficult-to-treat areas like the lips, fingertips, and joints, where medical creams and light therapy often show limited results.