Melanocyte Transplant

Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder. In vitiligo white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body patients. Using cell suspension with non-cultured melanocytes injected into blister of depigmented patches. Success rate of regimentation treatment by melanocyte transplant in Delhi is 85% was reported. At care well medical centre we inject melanocytes directly to epidermis.

We at Care well medical centre treats the cells affected in Vitiligo by Melanocytes transplant gives colour to the skin. The care well medical centre’s prime focus is on practical treatment techniques in Vitiligo. Especially we at care well we transplant non cultured epidermal suspension transplantation and follicular cell transplantation in Delhi NCR.

If there is an active vitiligo, the chances for a successful transplant of melanocyte are unlikely. There should be small areas of depigmentation to be treated in Delhi NCR. Larger areas of vitiligo are not easily treatable & may often require several times treatment for complete coverage.

The treatment for vitiligo requires wiliness & a long-term time commitment because several melanocyte transplant procedures may be required in Delhi. There should be cooperative working with doctor. It is very important that confirm the diagnosis of vitiligo with a physician familiar with the vitiligo disorder.

We will talk about advantages of melanocyte transplantation over skin grafting and other procedures.

Results of melanocyte transplantation is better than conventional methods as

» Treated areas remain pink after removal of dressing. as compared to skin grafting where the colour match is never complete.
» Earliest pigmentation is seen within 3-6 weeks which is quite short and reasonable time.
» Entire area covers up in 3 to 4 months.
» Excellent cosmetic results are seen in 5-6 months.

Advantages of Melanocyte transplantation over other surgical procedures

» Day care procedure (no admission is required irrespective of site of patch)
» Very large areas can be treated.
» Pigmentation appears rapidly within 3-6 weeks.
» Cosmetic results are excellent.
» Difficult areas like fingers, lips can also be treated (some patients may require two sittings for complete pigmentation)
» No scarring seen after surgery.

FAQs

1. What type of patches can be treated ?

Only stable vitiligo patches - patches that have stopped spreading can be treated.

2. How long does the treatment take ?

It takes around 2-3 hours for the procedure to be performed.

3. When does pigmentation occur in patches ?

It takes anywhere between 3 - 6 weeks for pigmentation to start after the procedure & around 3 months for the patch to cover up depending upon size of patch.

4. Is the pigmentation on the patch permanent ?

Yes, in the absence of activation of the disease, 96% of patients treated have not lost the pigmentation

5. Can lips and finger tips be treated?

Yes, though the overall success rate is 78%, in case of lips & finger tips we may require more than one sitting to obtain 100% pigmentation.

6. Cost - Factor?

Melanocyte transplantation though an advanced procedure is also a cost-effective treatment comparable to other modalities of treatment for vitiligo.

7. Is it Hereditary?

Only 30% of patients belong to this category. Auto-immunity probably has a bigger role to play.

8. What are the limitations of the procedure ?

We cannot treat patients who have more than 30% body surface affected by vitiligo.

9. Is it a plastic surgery?

It is not a plastic surgery, or cosmetic surgery, as the procedure involves transplantation of Melanocytes, which is not done by plastic surgeons and this procedure is now considered as a treatment modality for vitiligo and thus it also cannot be considered as cosmetic surgery.

10. Is any dietary restrictions necessary during the course of treatment for Vitiligo ?

No at present, no one has conclusively shown any dietary factors to be responsible for causing Vitiligo.

11. What is difference between Melanocyte Transplantation and Melanocyte culture?

Melanocyte transplantation involves separating melanocyte from small piece of skin and transplanting it immediately onto the patches, though a smaller area can be treated it is absolutely safe, but in melanocyte culture, the cells are separated from a small piece of skin, and it is cultured in the laboratory (increase in the no of cells) is achieved by using cultured media and growth factors.

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