How does the Cosmelan® process work?

The process consist of two parts: First stage is applied in your physician's office: Basically is the cleansing of the skin and the application of a yellow mustard color mask (Cosmelan 1).

The physician will evaluate your skin type and determine what skin type you have. The physician will then cleanse your face and degrease the area to be treated. Immediately following the degreasing step, you will be applied Cosmelan® 1 which is a yellow mustard mask. The mask will be left on for a total of 4-8 hours depending on your skin type.

You will go home with the mask on.

After the action time has elapsed, you will remove the mask with water and a neutral cleanser.

Immediately following the cleansing of the face, you will apply the mesoestetic® Hydra-vital factor K cream.

Second stage is the Home Maintenance: It consists of the daily application and continual use of the Cosmelan 2 cream. The cream is applied three times to the day, the first week following the application of the mask, twice a day the second week, and once a day the third week forward.

How do I use Cosmelan® at home?

The Cosmelan® Depigmentation treatment initiated at the medical office must be continued at home, on a daily basis, according to the guidelines indicated.

Clean Face completely, every time mesoestetic(r) Cosmelan 2 is applied.

Apply a thin layer of mesoestetic(r) Cosmelan 2 all over face mask style, with a light, circular movement.

Apply mesoestetic(r) Hydra-vital factor K to the face and neck with a light, circular motion 15 minutes after applying mesoestetic(r) Cosmelan 2. Use daily.

What should I expect in my first day and second day after the Cosmelan® mask?

During the first two days of the treatment, the skin may turn red.

If the skin is very sensitive, the patient may experience an itching feeling.

Slight burning and tightening of the skin is also absolutely normal, especially during the first 24 to 48 hours after starting the treatment.

To relieve these problems, it is advisable to apply the mesoestetic(r) Hydra-vital factor K whenever necessary

What should I expect in my Third and fourth day?

After the third or fourth day, the skin appears healthy and luminous and the marks begin to fade.

Reddening of the Skin

The reddening that occurs on the face after applying the

mesoestetic(r) Cosmelan® 1 treatment is similar to the effects of day-long exposure to the sun in the snow without protection. (Intense reddening in photo type I and II and practically non existent in photo type IV and V)

Flaking

Flaking may occur on all skin types (and more intensely in photo types I and II) between the second and third day. In this case it is advisable to apply the mesoestetic(r) Hydra-vital factor K cream, repeating this every two hours on the day when the flaking is most intense.

Can I stop the Cosmelan® treatment at any given time?

No, the treatment must not be interrupted under any circumstances, during the whole time prescribed.

Can I combine the Cosmelan® Treatment with other treatments?

It is completely forbidden to combine the Cosmelan® Depigmentation treatment with other depigmentation treatments, as the appearance of undesired effects cannot be guaranteed.

Is Cosmelan® the same as a TCA peel?

No, a TCA peel uses trichloroacetic acids (which are stronger than glycolic acids and penetrate deeper into the skin) to destroy and remove outer layers of the skin. During the 10-to-15-minute procedure, the patient feels a burning sensation and local anesthesia may be recommended. There is moderate discomfort and swelling of the treated areas for about a week. Healing and toughening of the new skin takes place for a few weeks following a TCA peel, but most patients look presentable enough to return to their normal activities after about a week.

Cosmelan® is a depigmentation treatment with a light peeling effect and does NOT require anesthesia nor involves any down time. The treatment does not cause pain or annoyance

Do I need to discontinue my everyday activities in order to use Cosmelan®?

No, Cosmelan® is a very versatile product that be incorporated to each individual life style.

Can Cosmelan® be applied in other parts of the body?

Yes, even though the protocol is recommended for the face, in most cases can be used on the top of the hands and sometimes in the chest area.

Can I use Cosmelan® during the summer?

Yes, Cosmelan® can be used all year round.

Can the blemishes return if I stop using Cosmelan?

In order to avoid blemishes from retuning, it is necessary to be disciplined with the Cosmelan regimen. On the days you do not follow the Cosmelan protocol, you should at least use a sun block of SPF 40+.

It is also advisable to apply Cosmelan 2 at night on the days you had more sun exposure.