I was asked to put on the Cosmelan mask for 12 hours. After that, my face is swollen, red and itching. Is it normal?

Yes, you can have Botox after Cosmelan. If you just did Cosmelan, you should have a chemical peel or lasers at this time for long-term improvement. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Hi Mary.  The answer is yes.  If the trauma of the peeling (from Retin A) is too great then the effect can be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is a darkening of the skin caused by the trauma and the associated healing process.  The good news is that it will go away.  It's a dif...

Hello,We are glad you asked because this is not a good  combination to use.  The ingredient, hydroquinone, in your Cosmelan (the bleaching ingredient) does not interact well with Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) and will create an orange tint to the skin.  In addition, BP is too strong to use con...