De-Pigmentation Chemical Peel
(Cosmelan/Dermamelan Peel)
Pigmentation concerns are a growing, global issue; they affect more than 90% of adults over the age of 50. Regardless of skin color, they are a significant issue because of their unattractive appearance and negative psychological and emotional impact, affecting quality of life. Melanogenesis is influenced by both exogenous and endogenous factors that can lead to a localized overproduction of melanin. This excess of melanin translates into unsightly spots of pigmentation, which in the majority of cases are harmless. They are acquired skin spots, different from those with a genetic origin. Sometimes life events such as pregnancy or ingestion of hormonal pills can lead to Melasma (a deeper form of patchy hyperpigmentation) that leaves your skin patchy brown and quite uneven.
Cosmelan or the stronger Dermamelan peel is an extremely effective professional treatment that topically bleaches these unwanted hyperpigmentation. In simple terms, the treatment involves applying a painless mask on a well prepared clean skin and left on for 8-12 hours followed by a home care regime that will cause skin peeling so the active skin lightening ingredients will reach the deep seated pigmentation and bleach it. The home use cream inhibits the enzyme (Tyrosinase) that manufactures pigment in the skin and some others will stop the transportation of pigment to your skin cells.
Disorders of melanin pigmentation
The combination of skin peeling, unwanted pigment inhibition and later replacement with a new generation of healthy skin improves not only patients with hyperpigmentation problems but also those with acne, sun damage, lines and wrinkles and enlarged pores. It leaves your skin with better tone, more even colour and radiance after treatment. Sun protection with SPF 50+ sunscreen and continued intermittent application of home use cream is crucial for maintenance of a brilliant looking skin and keeping the unwanted hyperpigmentation away.
