Camouflaging vitiligo with dermopigmentation: how does it work?

Vitiligo causes areas of the skin with different colors ensuing from the depigmentation caused by this disease. Dermopigmentation Center explains how dermopigmentation practiced in Marabella, Spain and in Namur, Belgium is a solution to camouflage vitiligo.

When vitiligo causes an aesthetic complex

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that manifests itself by a lack of melanin in certain areas of the body. As a result, skin surfaces are depigmentated with a tint leaning towards white. Therefore, the skin tone is not uniform.

A person suffering from this condition may suffer from a loss of confidence, or even a real aesthetic complex and wish to find a solution to camouflage their vitiligo.

How do you repigment the skin affected by vitiligo?

It is possible to unify the complexion in the event of depigmentation spots caused by vitiligo. This permanent camouflage is done through a paramedical dermopigmentation procedure. It consist of injecting pigments of a shade close to the natural color of the skin tone to reduce the difference and give the illusion of healthy, colored skin.

Vitiligo camouflage with dermopigmentation works as follows :

• Overall skin analysis: The very first step is to conduct a thorough analysis of the skin areas affected by vitiligo. The disease must actually be stable for about a year and ideally not too extensive to be treated.
• Dermopigmentation work on the vitiligo: To mask the vitiligo with the dermopigmentation technique, the practitioner always begins by working the area from the inside out, placing more emphasis on the center in case the vitiligo starts to spread again. This is a deliberately progressive procedure to gently reduce the differences in color. As well as see the reaction of the skin and the evolution of the treated area from session to session.
• Care between sessions and after the procedure: The number of sessions necessary for this treatment varies on a case-by-case basis, but generally revolves around 3 to 8 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Between sessions and after the procedure, sun protection with a broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays should be applied.

Operated by an experienced practitioner who respects all current hygiene standards, this paramedical dermopigmentation procedure offers superb results and allows a person suffering from vitiligo to regain self-confidence over the long term.

Camouflaging vitiligo on the face and body: areas of application

Generally speaking, the main areas of application of dermopigmenation to mask vitiligo are the area around the eyes and mouth, private parts, elbows, and knees.

Camouflaging vitiligo on the hands and feet is very complex. In fact, these are areas constantly subject to friction, which does not offer optimal results in the long term since the pigments risk being eliminated more quickly.

Would you like to know more about vitiligo and its permanent camouflage in the Malaga province?

Located in Marbella, Andalusia (Spain) and Erpent, Namur (Belgium), the Dermopigmentation Center offers dermopigmentation services for the repigmentation of spots caused by vitiligo. For any requests, contact us by telephone or by using the online form.