Vitiligo Treatment Post Care

Post Op Care Instructions after Vitiligo Treatment

The whole procedure will take around 2-3 hours. Once you are discharged, there will be dressing which will remain for at least one week on the recipient area while for 3-4 days on the donor area. The physician will give you the directions to follow to make certain that the recovery is smooth.

• You can resume your normal activities immediately after the vitiligo procedure.
• Redness, swelling and tenderness can occur in the treated area which will subside within few days.
• The intensity of the pigment or color will be considerably darker immediately after the vitiligo treatment. This will reduce with the time to deliver a more subtle or natural look.
• As skin shave is done, it is important to keep the treated area clean properly with the antiseptic cream and clean with a sterile cotton swab.
• Once the dressing has been removed, apply the anti-biotic cream prescribed by the physician for several days.
• The general healing duration is approximately 5-10 days. After that, thin crusting may appear which will naturally flake away.
• Do not pick or scratch the crusting to avoid hyper-pigmentation.
• There can be a hypo-pigmented spot or ring at the borders of the treated and re-pigmented patches in some patients. They will disappear automatically or you can use the local creams prescribed by the physician.
• You can also undergo next sitting to remove these pigmented patches.
• You will need to maintain the medical enhancement time to time in the form of ‘color boost’ re-touch for the optimum color. This is mostly recommended for 12-18 months following the initial procedure.
• The treated area will be sensitive, so avoid the use of chemicals or harsh products on it.
• You may ask for the painkiller to the physician in case of severe pain, irritation or burning sensation.
• Follow the instructions regarding sun exposure strictly post procedure.