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Vitiligo surgery in Lucknow

Grafting and cell-transplant techniques to restore colour to stable vitiligo patches.

Treated by Dr. Neeraj Upadhyay
MCh Plastic Surgery (KGMU) · MCI Reg. No. UPMC 536864.9 from 324 Google reviews

Vitiligo is a condition in which patches of skin lose their colour. It can also affect the eyes, the inside of the mouth and the hair. Affected skin is more sensitive to sunlight, and it is hard to predict whether patches will spread.

When light therapy and medicines have not worked, surgery can even out skin tone by restoring pigment.

Illustration, not a patient of the clinic.

At a glance

Procedure time
2–4 hours
Anaesthesia
Local
Back to routine
7–14 days
Results visible
3–6 months
Sessions
1–2
Cost
Discussed at consultation

Typical figures. Your surgeon will confirm what applies to you after an examination.

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Techniques

  • Skin grafting: very small sections of healthy, pigmented skin are moved to the affected areas; used for small patches
  • Blister grafting: blisters are raised on pigmented skin with suction and their tops transplanted to the discoloured skin
  • Cellular suspension transplant: pigment cells (melanocytes) are taken from healthy skin, prepared in a solution and applied to the affected area; colour may start to return within four weeks

Risks

Possible risks include infection, scarring, a cobblestone appearance, uneven colour and the area not re-pigmenting. With blister grafting, the suction can occasionally trigger a new patch. Your surgeon will go through these with you before deciding.

Recovery

General guidance, awaiting review by the clinic.

Grafted areas are dressed for about a week. Colour returns gradually: it can begin within a few weeks and keeps improving over 3–6 months. Light therapy is often continued afterwards to help the colour spread.

Is it right for me?

General guidance, awaiting review by the clinic.

Surgery is considered when vitiligo has been stable, with no new or spreading patches, usually for at least 6–12 months, and light therapy and medicines have not worked. Smaller, stable patches respond best.

Your first consultation

General guidance, awaiting review by the clinic.

  1. Dr. Neeraj Upadhyay asks about your concern, your health, your medicines and any previous treatment.
  2. He examines you and explains the options, including when surgery is not the best choice.
  3. You hear what the procedure involves, the recovery, the risks and the cost, before you decide anything.
  4. Photographs may be taken to plan your treatment, only with your consent.

Bring a list of your medicines and any reports or scans. Consultations are in the clinic, or by video if you live outside Lucknow.

What affects the cost

General guidance, awaiting review by the clinic.

Fees are explained at your consultation, once your plan is agreed.

  • The size and number of patches
  • The technique used
  • Whether a second session or light therapy is needed

Your surgeon, and what patients say

Dr. Neeraj Upadhyay

MS, DNB, MCh, FICS, MNAMS
MCI Reg. No. UPMC 53686

Dr. Neeraj Upadhyay holds an MCh in Plastic Surgery from King George's Medical University, Lucknow.

Qualifications and training

4.9from 324 Google reviews

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  • I had an outstanding experience at this plastic surgery center. The surgeons and staff were highly professional, knowledgeable, and caring throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer all my questions and made me feel comfortable and confident in my decision. The facility was clean… Read more

    I had an outstanding experience at this plastic surgery center. The surgeons and staff were highly professional, knowledgeable, and caring throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer all my questions and made me feel comfortable and confident in my decision. The facility was clean and modern, and the results exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this center to anyone considering cosmetic or reconstructive procedures.

    Amreshh Kashyap Sheelamshree · Google review · Jul 2026
  • Just a quick note to express how thankful I am that I chose you as my plastic surgeon. You have been very professional yet down to earth, which made me feel very comfortable with you.. you are a best doctor .. lovely nature as a patient my daughter was very comfortable to share with you everything… Read more

    Just a quick note to express how thankful I am that I chose you as my plastic surgeon. You have been very professional yet down to earth, which made me feel very comfortable with you.. you are a best doctor .. lovely nature as a patient my daughter was very comfortable to share with you everything regarding her wound... Thank you for your magical treatment

    Raghav kailash Dubey (Raghav Dubey) · Google review · Jun 2026

Before-and-after photographs of Dr. Neeraj’s own patients are shown at your consultation, with their consent.

Questions about vitiligo surgery

Who is suitable for vitiligo surgery?

People whose vitiligo has not responded to light therapy and medicines, usually with patches that have been stable. Your surgeon will assess this at consultation.

How long until colour returns?

Colour can start to return within a few weeks and keeps improving over 3–6 months.

Can vitiligo come back?

Treated patches usually keep their colour, but vitiligo can still appear elsewhere. That is why the condition should be stable before surgery.

Book a vitiligo surgery consultation

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