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Thinking of getting the Mesoestetic COSMELAN treatment pack to apply at home. How long I need to keep the mask on for? (photo)

urmyBitch49Oct 19, 2018
Please, could you tell how long I need to keep the mask on for... I am of Indian and Caribbean decent so quite tanned. I recently had the 30% TCA peel done for hyperpigmentation on my upper lips which looks like Hitler's moustache developed 2 years back. Did not do anything for it. In the past, I also had some glycolic peels.

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Amy Miller, MD

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. The...

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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...

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Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB

Hi, Thanks for posting your query with picture here. Cosmelan 2 has agents which causes peeling and that is why your skin is red.You can reduce the quantity of cosmelan 2 cream for a week. You can also use hydra vital moisturiser which will calm down your irritated skin. Follow the instructions ...

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