COSMELAN TREATMENT

COSMELAN DEPIGMENTATION TREATMENT

Skin ageing caused by systematic sun exposure, facial blemishes due to excessive pigmentation and, in general, imperfections caused by melanin, are more and more common problems today… “Dark blemishes”, especially on hands and face, are one of the greatest aesthetic concerns of modern men and women…It will only be possible to remove the anti-aesthetic skin blemishes and recover the smoothness of the skin, bringing back its luminosity, with a treatment that has a direct effect on the intimate formation process of the pigment (melanin).

ADVANTAGES

The Cosmelan® Depigmentation treatment offers a series of major advantages and benefits compared with other types of depigmentation products found in the market:

  • Age spots – also known as sun spots, lentigines
  • Very effective in all types of melasma
  • Rapid and easy depigmenting action
  • Compatible with ALL skin types (Fitzpatrick I – VI)
  • Light peeling effect
  • Rejuvenates the skin
  • Treatment can be used all year round
  • Beneficial for acne patients
  • Does not contain TCA
  • High safety margin

WHEN DO WE RECOMMEND IT?

Cosmelan can be used on all skin types, in both men and women. It improves the appearance of pigmentation in certain types of scars, acne and freckles, inflammatory hyper-pigmentation and most successfully in pigmentation due to excessive sun exposure and hormonal fluctuations.  Cosmelan is best for people concerned with pigmentation, melasma, sun damage and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation caused from acne.

WHAT IS THE TYPICAL COURSE OF TREATMENT?

We determine the type of pigmentation by thorough skin analysis and base the recommended treatment on your pigmentation history. A mild cleanser is used to cleanse the skin, before a superficial peeling agent is applied for optimized penetration of the product. A degreasing solution rounds off the preparation. The treatment is done in two stages. Firstly, a depigmentation mask is applied with which the patient goes home. Your practitioner will instruct you as to how long this stays on. The second part consists of home care, where the patient applies the provided products twice daily for a three-month period.

WHAT CAN YOU / CAN’T YOU EXPECT FROM THE TREATMENT?

You can expect a significant drying and peeling of the skin over the next three to four days after which, a noticeable improvement of the skin is observed. A reduction of brown patches is detected and the skin appears luminous, revived, fresh and smooth.

WHAT ARE THE UNWANTED EFFECTS / RISKS OF THE TREATMENT?

Mild to severe peeling, redness, slight scabbing and sensitivity to the sun is normal in the first few days after the treatment. Some patients experience dryness, tightness, soreness and itching for up to two weeks after the initial treatment. Patient s suffering from recurrent herpes infections may have a recurrence of cold sores.