BACKGROUNDThe only approach used in the refractory lesions of stable vitiligo is the
surgical supply of melanocytes. Suction Blistering Epidermal Graft is one of the
most common and effective techniques. There are multiple modalities, including the
motor-driven diamond fraise, for the preparation of recipient sites in suction
blistering epidermal graft with different repigmentation rates and
complications.OBJECTIVESTo evaluate preparation of recipient site by a motor-driven dental lab finishing
carbide bur.METHODSSixty-one stable, depigmented lesions were selected in 14 patients (9 women and
5men), aged 16-29 years, of which 9, 3 and 2 had localized, generalized and
segmental vitiligo, respectively. Recipient site was prepared by a motor-driven
dental lab finishing carbide bur.RESULTExcellent repigmentation at the recipient site was observed in 53 out of 61
(86.9%) grafted lesions. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and perigraft halo
were seen in 11 (18%) and 17 (27.9%) patients at the recipient site,
respectively.CONCLUSIONUsing a motor-driven dental lab finishing carbide bur to prepare the recipient
site of suction blistering epidermal graft technique is reliable and effective,
removing only the depigmented epidermis in a simple and safe manner, even on
complex-shaped lesions and scar-prone sites.