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Cosmelan MD Not As Effective for Me As Previous Cosmelan Peel Appx. 4 Yrs. Ago
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I just had a second Cosmelan (MD) peel last week,...
cjubitzMarch 15, 2018
$900
I just had a second Cosmelan (MD) peel last week, after having one done about four years ago at a different medical spa and loving the results. The first time around, I had more dramatic peeling initially and very little after the first week even using Cosmelan 2 regularly until my container wore out. The effects lasted for at least a year: reduced melasma, better skin texture, less acne. My skin looked amazing for 38 and people commented on it.
This time around, the top layer of skin did peel off as before, but it wasn't as dramatic, and it happened more quickly and with less noticeable results. My face still shows even light hyperpigmentation all over. The Cosmelan 2 cream is more irritating and drying this time around.
I am a Fitzpatrick Type III, confirmed at the time of the peel appointment last week, so I left it on 8.5 hrs, which was .5 hrs longer than the max range she recommended. I knew my skin tolerated the peel from my first experience and I wanted dramatic results. I didn't get them.
Unlike the first time, they saved some Cosmelan MD 1 in case I wanted touch-ups. I do. I don't think it's enough to do the entire face, but hopefully enough to get rid of the still-visible hyperpigmentation and melasma. I'll update this post after the second round.
I wonder if they changed the formulation and/or if Cosmelan 2 is expected to be more effective now by continuing to lighten the skin.
This time around, the top layer of skin did peel off as before, but it wasn't as dramatic, and it happened more quickly and with less noticeable results. My face still shows even light hyperpigmentation all over. The Cosmelan 2 cream is more irritating and drying this time around.
I am a Fitzpatrick Type III, confirmed at the time of the peel appointment last week, so I left it on 8.5 hrs, which was .5 hrs longer than the max range she recommended. I knew my skin tolerated the peel from my first experience and I wanted dramatic results. I didn't get them.
Unlike the first time, they saved some Cosmelan MD 1 in case I wanted touch-ups. I do. I don't think it's enough to do the entire face, but hopefully enough to get rid of the still-visible hyperpigmentation and melasma. I'll update this post after the second round.
I wonder if they changed the formulation and/or if Cosmelan 2 is expected to be more effective now by continuing to lighten the skin.
Replies (4)
April 19, 2018
I had the same result. Ive done Regular Cosmelan twice and had amazing noticeable results within the first week. This time around I did the Cosmelan MD and nothing. Its my second week and my spots have not lightened whatsoever, it looks like they got darker. My skin is itchy and sensitive. I dont remember being like that when I did the regular Cosmelan.
April 19, 2018
I'm not doing the Cosmelan MD again. Ill go back to doing the regular Cosmelan
December 5, 2020
It works the "best" first time then different products to keep it up as well as lifestyle changes. Things doctors don't always say or know!
Hopefully with continued use of the cosmelan 2 and a touch up treatment you will get the results you were hoping for.