Facial Resurfacing Laser Treatment in Patients with Vitiligo

Pre-Treatment Evaluation

Disease stability should be confirmed with no new lesions or extension of existing vitiligo patches for at least 12 months, as recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists 1, 2
The British Association of Dermatologists notes that surgical treatments are only contraindicated when there are new lesions, active Koebner phenomenon, or disease extension in the previous 12 months 1

The treatment can proceed with standard precautions if the vitiligo has been stable for over 12 months with no new patches, according to the British Association of Dermatologists 1, 2
Post-treatment monitoring should include avoiding all trauma to facial skin during healing to prevent triggering the Koebner phenomenon, applying adequate lubrication to reduce friction-related trauma, and monitoring for any new depigmented patches in the treated area over subsequent months 2