Cosmelan®

Yes. We do not perform a Cosmelan® without an in-depth consultation.

No, small tingling and warming sensation can be felt from the in clinic peel.

The most significant change takes place a few weeks after applying the in clinic peel. This can give a misleading feeling of success as skin feels softer and decrease appearance of pigmentation. During this period melanin has been removed from the outermost skin layers, and therefore we see the spot much more faded but pigmentation problem has not been controlled yet. The melanocyte, a cell where melanin is produced, is still uncontrolled and continues to produce pigment (melanin) in excess. To re-educate the melanocyte and control this overproduction, it is important to continue a home treatment with regulating action, so that the cell returns to a normal active state and therefore prevent spots from reappearing.

Yes. The treatment plan is very strict, we cannot prescribe this procedure to patients who will not stay on plan or are not dedicated to the Cosmelan® Method.

No. We do not recommend going on holiday whilst on this Cosmelan® plan due to sun exposure. The Cosmelan® method is trying to achieve the maximum results for depigmenting the skin, going into the sun will reverse the overall goal and result.