How Soon Can I Repeat a Cosmelan Mask?

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It has been a full month since the doctor had applied the mask on my face for over 10 hours. I am looking forward to see the optimal results with melasma therefore heading for a second procedure with cosmelan mask. Is it safe to continue with the second procedure after a month? Will my skin become more sensitive under the exposure of sun? Please let me know asap. Thanks

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would continue with the topical treatments at home and schedule another peel within 6 to 8 weeks of your first cosmelan peel.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Melasma is a common disorder that is often
difficult to treat.  It isn't unusual for a patient to become frustrated
after trying  a variety of treatments in an attempt to  obtain
satisfactory results.  Like most other complicated skin conditions, a
combination of treatments paired with the proper skin regimen works best!
Topical de-pigmenting agents  such as hydroquinone or other melanin
inhibitors along with a topical tretinoic acid to increase skin cell turnover,
 hastens the fading of uneven patches.  This commitment along with
specific medical-grade chemical peels, appropriate  laser treatments and
diligent protection , can enhance the likelihood of reducing or resolving
melasma !

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Nissan Pilest, MD · Answer

Cosmelan Mask is an exceptional peel used to treat hyperpigmentation (Melasma), as well as improve the texture and tone of the skin. Although Cosmelan does not reveal its formulation they do provide their active ingredients.
·         Retinoid Base: A Vitamin-A derivative that speeds up cell turnover to improve fine lines and stimulate collagen.  
  
·         Kojic Acid: Derived from fungi, Kojic acid limits melanin production allowing pigmented skin to lighten without causing irritation.
  
·         Phytis Acid: This is a superficial peel and natural antioxidant that prevents the formulation of damaging free radicals and melanin. 
  
·         Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C or L-Ascorbic Acid) : A powerful antioxidant, Ascorbic Acid benefits include: 
  
-          -Protection from UVA/UVB sun exposer
  
-          -Protects from environmental pollution
  
-          -Hydrates the skin
  
-          -Evening skin tone
  
·         Azelaic Acid: A natural antibacterial, Azelaic Acid reduces inflammation and removes dead skin cells without causing irrigation.
  
·         Arbutin: Extracted from the bearberry plant, Arbutin is a tyrosinase inhibiting enzyme that prevents the formulation of melanin and brightens the skin.
  
Two Cosmelan Masks session are done in office, 21 days apart and may be retreated annually. As maintenance we ask patients to incorporate Cosmelan 2 to their regimen until they are able to do another series.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Cosmelan MD is formulated for you to use 2/3 of the jar on the first visit and 1/3 of the jar on the remaining follow-up visit for your peel.  If you have had both peels then I would recommend you follow their protocol with topical creams and re-evaluate for the second set of peels in 6 to 8 weeks depending on your skin type.  Please find an experienced physician for the best cosmetic result.

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