Does cosmelan® work with any type of dark spot?
cosmelan® cosmelan® can improve the appearance of most dark spots (hormonal, genetic, PIH, etc.) that can worsen due to sun exposure.
What is the best time to use cosmelan®?
cosmelan® can be used at any time of the year, though it is advisable to have the treatment at times when sun exposure is not so intense or prolonged, such as the winter and autumn. If you do have the treatment in summer, you must take greater care and use a very high sun protection, such as melan 130 pigment control, and completely avoid very intense and prolonged sun exposure."
How long does the treatment last?
The cosmelan® methodconsists of four phases which are necessary to achieve optimum results. Intensive depigmentation in phase 1 in-clinic and treatment for home use in phases 2, 3 and 4. The total duration of treatment is about 6 months + a minimum of 6 months of after care, that can change based on each individuals concerns.
How long will it take to see the results? Why should I continue the treatment if the results are already visible before completing the full treatment time?
The most significant change takes place a few weeks after applying the mask in clinic, it improves the appearance of skin texture and dark spots visibly decrease. This can give a misleading feeling of success. During this period the outermost layers of skin are exfoliated, and therefore we see the improvement in look of dark spots and the skin looks smoother and softer. To ensure best possible results, it is important to continue the home treatment, to help prevent the reappearance of dark spots.
What happens if I stop applying the home treatment?
If you do not follow the home care, you are interrupting the treatment and will therefore not obtain the best possible results and pigmentation will reappear.
Not using sun protection, melan 130 pigment control, provides a very high risk that the dark spots will return, as skin is more sensitive and receptive to external aggressions during the treatment.
Can I combine the cosmelan method with other depigmentation treatments?
During the method, it is not recommended to use any other type of treatment such as peels, microneedling, exfoliation, etc, as it can even cause repigmentation. It is advisable to use soothing and revitalising treatments both in clinic and at home, if needed, and as recommended by the professional.
Can I continue with my normal daily activities during the treatment?
Yes, as it is not an invasive treatment. Caution must be taken, especially during the first few days post-treatment. For example, it is recommended to avoid swimming pools, prolonged sun exposure and activities that involve excessive sweating.
Can the dark spots return after the end of treatment?
Although the appearance of dark spots are significantly reduced, there is always some chance for them to reappear, in particular when the skin is exposed to the sun. Therefore, the daily use of sun protection is essential and in the case of more visibly resistant dark spots, complement with a regulating depigmentation treatment, always under the recommendation of a professional.
How can I help prevent the appearance of dark spots after the treatment?
A daily treatment routine is essential, combining a depigmentation products, with a high sun protection such as melan 130 pigment control.
Does the cosmelan® treatment have side effects?
If used correctly and under the supervision of a professional, there should be no side effects. cosmelan® is a topical treatment, therefore minimally invasive, that does not prevent you from following your normal daily activities. During the initial phase of treatment, the skin may feel irritated or redness could appear. This is totally normal and expected, and it will disappear within a few days. During the home phase, it is common to experience slight peeling and the feeling of sensitivity, which are relieved when applying the home products recommended by the professional.
How does cosmelan® act against blemishes?
cosmelan® is a depigmentation treatment; therefore, it is not suitable to treat active blemishes. If you would like to improve the appearance of blemishes, we recommend the acnelan treatment. However, active blemishes can lead to the appearance of dark spots, known as PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation). cosmelan® is effective on this type of dark spot, in all skin types.
What is the main difference between cosmelan® and dermamelan®?
Both are depigmentation treatments that produce excellent results, cosmelan® is an aesthetic treatment, whereas dermamelan® is a medical treatment. dermamelan® is a new generation of treatment that has two patents that provide a more comprehensive action when improving the appearance of dark spots. This innovation has led to a more efficient and convenient protocol with results after just 4 months.
cosmelan® peel: is cosmelan® a peel?
Although often referred to as cosmelan® peel, the cosmelan® treatment goes beyond a peel. It consists in a treatment that visibly improves the appearance of dark spots and helps prevent the dark spots from reappearing.
