Cosmelan®
There is an effective new treatment for melasma and chloasma, also known as the mask of pregnancy and hyperpigmentation due to hormones, including acne scarring. This innovative new treatment is called Cosmelan®.
Cosmelan FAQ's
What is melasma?
Melasma is a skin condition presenting as brown patches on the face of adults. Both sides of the face are usually affected. The most common sites of involvement are the cheeks, bridge of nose, forehead, and upper lip.
What causes melasma?
The precise cause of melasma is unknown. People with a family history of melasma are more likely to develop melasma themselves. A change in hormonal status may trigger melasma. It is commonly associated with pregnancy and called chloasma, or the "mask of pregnancy." Birth control pills may also cause melasma, however, hormone replacement therapy used after menopause.
What is Cosmelan?
Cosmelan is a Depigmentation treatment based on the inhibition of tyrosinase, a basic enzyme in the melanin formation process. Several of the substances present in the Cosmelan formula act by blocking this enzyme, or even by inverting the metabolic process of the transformation chain. Its principal action is the elimination of melanin patches on the face (melasma and chloasma).
What are the advantages of Cosmelan?
The Cosmelan Depigmentation treatment offers a series of major advantages and benefits compared with other types of depigmentation products found in the market:
- Very effective in all types of melasma
- Rapid and easy depigmenting action
- Compatible with ALL skin types (Fitzpatrick I - VI)
- Light peeling effect
- Rejuvenates the skin
- Treatment can be used all year round
- Beneficial for acne patients
- Does not contain TCA
- High safety margin
What results can I expect after using Cosmelan?
In 99% of the cases, the disappearance of the blemishes improves by 95%...ONE WEEK after starting the Cosmelan Depigmentation treatment, a noticeable and significant improvement of the skin is observed! The reduction of the treated blemish is detected and the appearance of new luminous and rejuvenated skin is present.
At the end of the Cosmelan Depigmentation treatment, the blemishes start to disappear altogether, so that, although the patient may be able to "locate" the place where the spot was, the truth is that the pigmentation will have disappeared and nobody will be able to see it just by looking.
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