Melanocyte cell transplantation for Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a common disorder with a prevalence of 1-2%. In India the psychological and social impact of the disease is significant and is detrimental to patients.Earlier people had the notion that Vitiligo is completely untreatable but Vitiligo is now treatable with our advanced Melanocyte cell transplantation for Vitiligo.
FAQ(s)
Q.1 What type of patches can be treated?
Ans. Only stable vitiligo patches which have not increased in size over a period of one year can be treated.
Ans. Only stable vitiligo patches which have not increased in size over a period of one year can be treated.
Q.2. How long does the treatment take?
Ans. It take around 3-4 hours for the procedure to be performed.
Ans. It take around 3-4 hours for the procedure to be performed.
Q.3.when does pigmentation occur in patches?
Ans. It take anywhere between 3-6 weeks for pigmentation to start after the procedure around 3-6 months for the patches to cover up depending upon the size of patch.
Ans. It take anywhere between 3-6 weeks for pigmentation to start after the procedure around 3-6 months for the patches to cover up depending upon the size of patch.
Q.4. Is the pigmentation on the patch permanent?
Ans. Yes, in the absence of activation of the disease, patients treated will not lose the pigmentation.
Ans. Yes, in the absence of activation of the disease, patients treated will not lose the pigmentation.
Q.5. Can lips and finger tips be treated?
Ans. Yes, however in case of lips & finger tips we may require more the one sit ting to obtain significant pigmentation.
Ans. Yes, however in case of lips & finger tips we may require more the one sit ting to obtain significant pigmentation.
Q.6. Is treatment affordable for vitiligo patients?
Ans. Melanocyte transplantation is a cost-effective treatment. Exact cost depends on the cm2 of area involved, site to be operated & type of anesthesia required. We are the only centre in the region to perform this surgery and have tried to reduce the cost of the surgery to the maximum in view of the huge stigma that the disease has on the patient.
Ans. Melanocyte transplantation is a cost-effective treatment. Exact cost depends on the cm2 of area involved, site to be operated & type of anesthesia required. We are the only centre in the region to perform this surgery and have tried to reduce the cost of the surgery to the maximum in view of the huge stigma that the disease has on the patient.
Q.7.What is the success rate of the procedure?
Ans. The success rate of procedure is about 80% i.e. 80 out of 100 patients treated can be treated by get their color back, some patients may require 2 or more sittings to obtain significant pigmentation.
Ans. The success rate of procedure is about 80% i.e. 80 out of 100 patients treated can be treated by get their color back, some patients may require 2 or more sittings to obtain significant pigmentation.
Q.8. What are the limitations of the procedure?
Ans. We cannot treat patient who have extensive body surface affected by vitiligo, unstable cases & palms
Ans. We cannot treat patient who have extensive body surface affected by vitiligo, unstable cases & palms