Have you or others undergone suction blister grafting surgery for lip vitiligo followed by excimer laser, and how effective is it?
While the search results don't specifically mention suction blister grafting combined with excimer laser for lip vitiligo, there is information about similar surgical approaches and laser Show Full Answer
Have you or others undergone suction blister grafting surgery for lip vitiligo followed by excimer laser, and how effective is it?
While the search results don't specifically mention suction blister grafting combined with excimer laser for lip vitiligo, there is information about similar surgical approaches and laser therapy.
Surgery for vitiligo, including cell transplant procedures, is typically recommended when:
- Topical treatments and phototherapy haven't worked
- Your vitiligo has been stable for at least 12 months (no new patches or growth)
- You have limited areas affected rather than widespread vitiligo
Excimer laser therapy is effective for treating small areas of vitiligo, with about 70 percent of people seeing positive results when used twice weekly.
Combining surgery with light therapy (like excimer laser) is an approach that healthcare providers sometimes suggest. Recent research has explored the safety and effectiveness of these combination treatments.
However, lips and areas without hair follicles generally respond less favorably to treatment compared to areas with hair follicles like the face. Surgery also carries risks including infection, texture changes, imperfect color matching, and potential treatment failure.
For personal experiences with this specific combination, connecting with other MyVitiligoTeam members who may have tried this approach could provide valuable insights about real-world results.
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