COSMELAN FACIAL PEEL

The gold standard leave-on peel, Cosmelan is the preferred method of treatment for patients with melasma, hyperpigmentation, discoloration, burns, and acne scars. 

The Cosmelan Peel is a non-inflammatory depigmentation treatment that targets pigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme in the melanin (skin pigmentation) formation process. At the same time, Cosmelan accelerates cellular turnover to remove dead skin cells, lift pigment, soften texture, smooth the skin, and reduce pores and fine lines.  

The Cosmelan Peel can treat patients of all ethnicities and skin types with a wide range of skin conditions. Because Cosmelan produces no internal inflammation and does not alter the pH of the skin, it produces a safe outcome for all melasma and hyperpigmentation patients, including those with darker or olive-colored skin tones.  

WHAT TO EXPECT?   

An initial consult and examination is essential prior to Cosmelan® treatment. It is important that we make sure that this is the correct chemical peel and treatment for your specific type of pigmentation. The treatment peel (Cosmelan 1) is applied within our practice and then self-removed by gentle cleansing at home after 8-12 hours depending on your skin type and severity of pigmentation. 

Over the next few days, your skin will begin to feel like you have a moderate to strong sunburn. Skin shedding, flaking and then peeling will start and is mostly complete within 7 days. Skin swelling and itching is common. We recommend a short period of social downtime where significant recreational or occupational events are avoided.