Cosmelan professional treatment is a two step process, with the first step performed in-salon and the second step including products for home that must be strictly used to see results. This is at least a 6 month commitment, with preparation, treatment and homecare prescriptives all being essential to achieving lasting results.

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IN-SALON TREATMENT:

Phase One - Intense depigmentation

Assessing the skin with our skin specialist is the first step of this treatment plan, to ensure it is known what pigmentation is being treated and to establish the long-term care plan. Following a deep cleanse with the oil-removing solution, Cosmelan 1 Peel is a medium depth peel that is applied by our skin specialist in-salon, left on for 8-12 hours and removed by the patient at home. Prior to application our skin specialist will determine the duration that Cosmelan 1 Peel should be left on and instruct the patient on when and how to remove it. The next day, you are expected to have some redness (similar to a light sunburn) for 24 hours and on the 3rd or 4th day, intense skin shedding will occur.

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AT HOME TREATMENT:

Phase Two - Continuous depigmentation (month 1)

In order to prevent the reoccurrence of hyperpigmentation, Cosmelan 2 will begin 5-7 days after the removal of Cosmelan 1. Cosmelan 2 is a tyrosinase inhibitor which is applied three times a day (morning, midday and night), followed by hydra-vital factor k and moisturising sun protection SPF 50+ after daytime applications.

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Phase Three - Control of hyperpigmentation (months 2 and 3)

Cosmelan 2 is applied two times a day (morning and night), followed by hydra-vital factor k, and moisturising sun protection SPF 50+ during the day. In case of sun exposure, reapply UV protection at midday.

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Phase Four - Controlling reappearance (months 4 to 7)

The tendency to develop dark spots presents an ongoing risk, which is why the control phase involves the prevention of new spots for a longer-lasting result. Once the method is complete, it is strongly recommended that sun protection is continuously used to prevent reoccurrence. Cosmelan 2 is applied once at night, followed by hydra-vital factor k. Moisturising sun protection SPF 50+ is applied during the day and reapplied in cases of direct sun exposure.