What is Cosmelan?
Cosmelan is the world's leading depigmentation method.
It's an intensive treatment with a dual action: it both corrects and regulates hyper-pigmentation, achieving short and long-term results.
Cosmelan Benefits
- Effective depigmentation method.
- Minimally invasive treatment.
- Anti-aging properties, skin is rejuvenated.
- Beneficial for acne scarring.
- Effective homecare products to maintain results.
- No hospitalisation.
- Compatible with all photo types(complexions).
- Effective on most types of hyper-pigmentation.
- Not Painful.
- Can be applied to face, decollete, and hands.
The cosmelan method
Phase 01:
Preparing your skin pre-procedure is crucial; the better prepared the lower the risk of inflammation and discomfort. The mesoestetic brightening peel booster, or melan tran3x, is recommended to be used 6-4 weeks prior to treatment.
Phase 02:
The cosmelan mask is applied as an in-clinic treatment.The mask has a corrective action, helping to remove an reduce hyperpigmentation. You will be sent home with the mask on and instructed to remove the mask after a specified time(between 12-8 hours).
Phase 03:
The maintenance period lasts 12 months and this period is critical to the success of the treatment. It helps Regulate the overproduction of pigmentation and thereby prevent the reappearance of hyperpigmentation. You will be prescribed maintenance products for home use and you will be taken through specific lifestyle recommendations to achieve your best result.
Results to be expected
A significant reduction in brown patches may be detected as soon as one week after starting the treatment. Once peeling is complete, the skin will appear luminous and rejuvenated, and continue to improve with the use of home care products.
What is hyperpigmentation and do I suffer from it?
Hyper pigmentation is a very common skin disorder which presents itself in bown patches, commonly found on the hands and face. In some cases, it is referred to as Melasma
What Causes Hyper Pigmentation?
The pigment that gives human skin, hair and eye their colour is called Melanin. Darker skins have Higher amounts of Mela-nin, and lighter skins, have lower amounts of melanin.
Often, Melasma occurs when there is an increased melanin production. This creates a darker skin tone which can leave the skin blotchy and uneven.
Causes of skin pigmentation can range from:
- Genetic tendency
- Sun exposure
- Ageing
- Photosensiting medication
- Inflamation
- Hormonal Changes
- Exposure to chemicals