Hi, I had Cosmelan treament because of pigmentation patch on one side of my face.The pigmentation has become a bit lighter but still present even after 3 months of treatment. And it’s still is peeling at that area where the patch is there. Is it normal? I am currently using C2 at night for maintainance.
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Hi, Thank you for the question. Cosmelan is not just applying the mask. You need to prepare your skin before taking up the mask. Kindly meet an expert and you can do it as an in clinic procedure where the instructions are followed properly.
If you do the version of cosmelan without hydroquinone you really can do it any time. I'd wait 6 to 8 weeks to allow your body some recovery time so you can peel efficiently after the treatment. The better rested and healthier you are the shorter the recovery time--in general.
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Cosmelan is red and somewhat painful for 2 weeks or longer. you sould be on the right aftercare. Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and cons...
