Depigmentation Treatment with Cosmelan®
Pigmentation is a skin condition that affects many people across all ages and ethnicities. The appearance and formation of pigmentation is commonly associated with pregnancy, but it can affect anybody - at any time. Although the causes of pigmentation per individual aren't always known, use of contraceptives, excessive sun exposure, genetic inheritance and poor nutrition are some of the reasons why these dark patches and blemishes form on the surface of the skin.
Apart from being aesthetically unsightly, those who have this skin condition also suffer from the emotional distress and embarrassment it causes. Over time a variety of procedures have been applied in an effort to combat the formation and treatment of this condition - some with more success than others. Currently, Aesthetic Specialists all over the world are making use of the Cosmelan ® Depigmentation programme with increasing popularity and success. Cosmelan® is a completely pain-free treatment which requires only a few hours of down-time.
Science Behind the Treatment
Cosmelan® is a depigmentation treatment which eliminates blemishes and dark patches on the skin caused by ageing, hormonal fluctuations, sun exposure and various other factors. The Cosmelan® formula acts by blocking the melanin-producing enzyme called Tyrosinase, which results in a reduction in the production of melasma. Without tyrosinase, the melanin molecules that discolour the skin are broken up before they can even form. The treatment is administered in two phases of which the first involves the application of a facial mask by an aesthetic specialist (Cosmelan 1). The mask gently peels away the top layer of pigmented skin and is simply washed off after approximately 8 - 12 hours. Some clients notice an immediate improvement in skin clarity as soon as the mask is removed. During the second phase the client continues with the maintenance treatment at home (Cosmelan 2) according to the instructions of the Aesthetic Specialist at The Melrose Aesthetic Centre.
Effectiveness & Possible Side-effects
Cosmelan® is a very safe and efficient procedure and is successfully administered in the treatment of all acne blemishes, melasma and pigmentation problems. The client undergoing the treatment might experience some redness, itchiness and flaking shortly after the first phase but this normally goes away after a few days. After the redness and peeling have stopped, the treated skin will appear more luminous, and dark spots will begin to fade. The result of the treatment is ongoing depigmentation of the skin discolourations while luminosity and clarity of the skin is restored.
Who is eligable?
The Cosmelan® method is suitable for all skin phototypes. It's highly effective for the treatment of all kinds of skin blemishes and skin pigmentations, such as melasma or chloasma.
What are the results?
Skin will show improvement in the first or second week after the initial treatment and a remarkable difference will be noticeable approximately 30 days after the treatment.The skin will continue to improve over time with the use of Cosmelan 2.
