It can be done throughout the year; however, it is important to always maintain constant photoprotection and constant professional supervision.

The Cosmelan method consists of an in-office protocol and a home routine, both of which are necessary to achieve the best results possible in terms of antiaging and depigmentation. The treatment's total duration is about 6 months.

The most meaningful change occurs a few weeks after the application of the mask in the office and starting the home care. The texture of the skin improves, expression lines and dark spots are visibly reduced, but the process is not over as it includes not only a corrective phase but also a regulatory phase, meaning that results can be seen in the first weeks but are not final, so the continuous application is needed to ensure progressive and accumulative effect.

Suspending the home treatment will be an incomplete treatment. This can eventually lead to hyperpigmentation rebounding, Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and increased skin sensitivity/reactivity to environment. If the treatment needs to be resumed after stopping it, the case must be evaluated but it is highly possible it must be restarted completely.

There are some expected noticeable skin changes which could implicate the avoidance of certain activities such as: waxing, swimming pools, saunas, hot yoga, excessive outdoor activities, prolonged exposure to heat sources and extreme sweating. Down time is expected during the first weeks but may vary from case to case.

Cosmelan is not a once in a lifetime protocol. It can be repeated in the case of reappearance of the pigmentation. To ensure long lasting results, the fulfillment of the protocol is suggested, maintenance sessions can be performed and the use of melanin regulating products is recommended.

If Cosmelan has been performed in the past, a new evaluation of diagnosis is needed before deciding whether it shall be used again, or if a different protocol is needed.

The formula has evolved integrating innovative active ingredients, increasing the scope of patients now targeting aging, and simplifying home care protocol. However, the main structure of the product remains the same.

New ingredients have been added as well as our very own patented molecules, maintaining the core structure:

• Melaphenone (patent pending) for pigmentation and antiaging.
• Cosmesome (patent pending) encapsulated apegenina and floretina.
• Salicylic Acid
• Retynil Palmitate /Retinol
• Niacinamide
• Hesperidine
• Kojic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid
• Glabra root extract
• Rumex occidentalis
• Hexylresorcinol
• Idebenone
• Phytic Acid

Cosmelan Evo is a very complete treatment and will not have an MD version

Cosmelan formula has been upgraded. The new formula contains actives like retinyl palmitate, melaphenone and Cosmesome (delivery technology) which are sufficient for it to be as effective.

Even though the application is not overly complex; it is crucial to have an accurate diagnosis of the pigmentation and a deep knowledge of melasma.

The results are more comprehensive as they include targeting intracellular, extracellular, and intercellular factors that affect processes of photoaging, intrinsic aging and hyperpigmentation.

 Results may vary depending on the patient.

No. The exclusive combination of ingredients and the recently incorporated patented actives are enough to effectively manage hyperpigmentation.

Cosmelan results mainly depend on properly following the protocol and may vary from patient to patient.

Mechanisms of action of its components plus all laboratory research support the efficacy of the recently improved Cosmelan.

It is advisable and recommended.

Yes, it is optimized and simplified.

Results will always have an individual component corresponding to each patient. This method now includes two patents and innovative active ingredients in its formula that contribute to treating not only hyperpigmentation but also aging. It is a more comprehensive version.

As the #1 depigmenting treatment, we lead the way in controlling and reducing visible dark spots, so we prioritize innovation. Efficacy in the protocol, improved monitoring, reinforcement of anti-aging power related to melasma all lead to staying at the top.

They are treatments that share the same indication but are different. In that order of ideas, there are no changes for previous versions.

On our website we have a dedicated section with more information for you.

We will give credit on the product. No physical change will be made.

The color of the products stays the same. However, any change in color does not affect the effectiveness or quality of the product.

Cosmelan is a two-phase protocol, including correction and regulation of the pigment but also an antiaging effect. To this matter, we can expect mild erythema, skin shedding, slight edema, tight/dry skin, and a tingly sensation during the initial applications. Please advise your patients to stick to the protocol as much as possible and avoid pulling the skin.

The Cosmelan pack includes Cosmelan Home Pack which has Cosmelan 2, Melan recovery and Melan 130 pigment control. These products are what are needed. A dermal cleanser such as Hydra cream fusion or Brightening foam can be added. To obtain better advice and more information, consult your aesthetic advisor or visit our website.

It is possible that patients will need to repurchase the home care products to complete their treatment.

The treatment is aimed not only at epidermal melasma, but also at mixed and dermal melasma.

It can be used twice a year

18 years old

Although the treatment has a great anti-aging effect, it is not a cream to use indefinitely.

No

A feeling of increased sensitivity may occur due to the condition of the skin at the beginning of treatment. Melan Recovery does not cause burning or itching. This can be verified by applying it to other areas such as the inner surface of the arm.

It is a facial treatment that has not been designed for other areas of the body.

It is recommended that the patient return to the office for a check-up after 15 days to evaluate the evolution of their erythema. It can be treated with the anti-stress face mask and the crystal fiber mask to reduce erythema

This is NOT a correct indication. It should not be done.

For the eye contour we have other solutions in the portfolio. Cosmelan is not an alternative.

The Cosmelan protocol should be used by itself without involving other technologies or treatments; however, Cosmelan 2 can be used separately as part of a maintenance treatment in combination with other technologies.

The treatment has retinol amongst other active ingredients that are NOT considered safe for this period in life.

It is not recommended. It will alter the skin's reaction. Additionally, corticosteroids in general weaken the immune system; we should not risk the patient to a possible

Two weeks

You should wait a month under the use of melan recovery and melan 130 and then do the mask for 6 to 8 hours. It depends on Fitzpatrick and the sensitivity of the skin.

If there is redness at the time of cleansing prior to treatment or the patient refers to they are prone to redness or itching, it is sensitive skin.

Breastfeeding, pregnancy, cancer, active infections, active acne, rosacea, use of isotretinoin, autoimmune diseases, open wounds, sun exposure less than 2 weeks prior, other exfoliating treatments and compliant patients with sensitive, dry and thin skin.

It is recommended to use the home treatment of the same reference; they should not be combined.

Two to three weeks

Three months

Not always but can be performed if needed

They can use ice packs or cold to reduce sensitivity but with short exposure time to avoid dryness

After finishing the medication cycle you must wait six months to start treatment.

These are some of the options to consider for skin conditioning prior to treatment. Mesopeel MD Melanostop Tranex, Mesopeel Melanostop Tranex, or Mesopeel MD lactic 30% two weeks before starting this.

Skinretin 0.3 as home care is a good alternative to prepare the skin. You can start its use a month before the treatment and it does not need to be suspended prior to the application of mask number one.

For daily use, skin balance, melan recovery. For weekly use, anti-stress face mask, crystal fiber mask.

In all phototypes

Yes, it is a very specific maintenance technique to be applied with c.prof 210 depigmentation solution.

It is not necessary to stop the application of Retinol because the treatment also has retinol. With hydroquinone you should stop six weeks before applying the treatment.

In the first thirty days you can also see the evolution.

If a patient is allergic to any active in the formula of any of the products in Cosmelan, they are not candidate for Cosmelan.

It is a good recommendation to do it in patients with hypersensitivity or if they are allergic frequent actives in skincare. We recommend applying it behind the ear or on the wrist.

The combination of active ingredients varies for each treatment, with differences primarily in the formula, concentration of the actives and the exposure time to the mask in the protocol. Additionally, Dermamelan includes the Ion Mask, which is not suitable to be used with Cosmelan. The results with Dermamelan are more progressive. 

Dermamelan should be used in patients with deeper pigmentations and/or melasma that has been treated multiple times, due to the concentrations of its active ingredients.

Depending on the type of pigmentation and depth. For resistant or multi treated hyperpigmentation use Dermamelan