Why choose micropigmentation for vitiligo?
Micropigmentation can:
- Help blend the color of vitiligo to more closely match that of surrounding skin.
- Breaks up the texture of the vitiligo skin by softening and flattening it.
What you should know about micropigmentation for vitiligo:
Micropigmentation is a technique in which minute, metabolically inert pigment granules are implanted below the epidermis for cosmetic and/or corrective enhancement. Typically two to four treatments are necessary. The process can be performed in a doctor’s office in less than two hours. Topical anesthetics are sometimes applied to keep the patient comfortable during the procedure. Pigments are individually mixed to match the patient’s skin. Results can be seen immediately, though full end results are not apparent for about three weeks.