Cosmelan Peel
Cosmelan Peel, a 2-step treatment addresses resistant melasma and sun-induced pigmentation. It starts with a clinical strength peel and is followed by the use of home products every day. Pigmentation selection is crucial for best results.

Key Highlights:
- Cosmelan depigmentation peel is best suited for resistant melasma
- Clinical indications include melasma, freckles, and age spots
- Results are visible in the first week
- Maximised results visible from 6-10 weeks post-peel
- To see if this peel is right for you, consult our dermatologist
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Cosmelan Peel at a Glance
- For: Melasma, pigmentation, age spots
- Procedure time: 5 -10 minutes
- Duration of results: Variable
- Back to work: 1 session
- Recovery: 3- 8+ days
- Anaesthetic: NA
- Your specialist: Dermatologist
- Cost: ₹ (Consultation required)
Cosmelan and Dermamelan peels produce quick results with resistant pigmentation. Combining them with an appropriate long-term treatment can reduce melasma rebound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmelan peel for pigmentation is a chemical peel created to improve pigmentation and enhance skin texture and radiance. The skin brightening cosmelan treatment follows a two-phase approach to suit all skin types.
Peeling enhances the skin quality and evens out the dark spots and areas of hyperpigmentation. It reduces the skin’s natural melanin production, making it suitable for the face, chest, and décolletage.
Cosmelan chemical peel can effectively reduce pigmentation like melasma, chloasma, sun-induced pigmentation, and post-acne marks. Dermamelan and Cosmelan peel can enhance skin texture, brightness, and lightening for all skin types.
After your initial briefing about the cosmelan treatment before and after do’s and don’ts, the very first step of the in-clinic cosmelan depigmentation treatment is mask application.
After cleaning and prepping your skin, the depigmentation mask will be applied. You may feel a light sting for a short while. You will also get a cosmelan treatment aftercare kit and be taught how to use it.
Remember, the cosmelan mask treatment is not suitable for pregnancy, rosacea, or sensitive skin.
The second step of the cosmelan depigmentation treatment can be done in the comforts of your home. You can start this step of the cosmelan facial treatment after the advised number of hours has passed.
Start by removing the cosmelan depigmentation mask using a gentle cleanser. Applying the Mesoestetic Hydra-Vital Factor K can effectively decrease water loss and soothe the skin.
You will notice delayed peeling after 48-72 hours. You can start the daily application of Cosmelan II after 2 weeks.
Cosmelan treatment home skin care routine is very important. This will give you the best possible cosmelan mask results and long-lasting effects. Remember to use SPF50+ sunscreen every time you step out, as the skin will be very sensitive in the first 6 weeks post the cosmelan skin treatment.Cosmelan treatment home skin care routine is very important. This will give you the best possible cosmelan mask results and long-lasting effects. Remember to use SPF50+ sunscreen every time you step out, as the skin will be very sensitive in the first 6 weeks post the cosmelan skin treatment.
You can start seeing results of your cosmelan depigmentation facial in the first week itself. The maximum effects of the cosmelan facial treatment for pigmentation can be seen in 6-8 weeks. You may require further treatments to reduce the pigmentation further.
- To reduce melanin production, dermal toning lasers
- To reduce pigment transfer to the cells, plasminogen modifiers.
No, cosmelan chemical peel for melasma can only reduce the pigmentation and not cure it. The remission time can vary from 4 months to 2 years, depending on your genetics, hormones, and sun exposure.
At MetaDerm, we will transition you to low-power dermal toning 4-6 months after your cosmelan treatment for melasma. This will prolong the effects of your cosmelan treatment for glowing skin.
At MetaDerm, we use various lasers to effectively treat different forms of pigmentation on different skin types.
- Picoway and Picosure Pro work well on ethnic skin for sun-induced pigmentation, mixed pigment, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Nano lasers like the Spectra and Pastella work well for melasma and resistant pigmentation in light skin types.
- BBL Hero works well for skin rejuvenation and reducing freckles.
- Fraxel, LaseMD, Frax Pro, and C+B are best suited for mixed pigmentation and sun damage to the skin.
- Fractional CO2 + erbium lasers work best for extensive sun damage and deeper pigmentation.
Cosmelan skin rejuvenation treatment is suitable for all skin colours.
Lasers are safer than chemical peels when it comes to skin conditions like rosacea, eczema or skin inflammations.
Cosmelan treatment for hyperpigmentation is not suitable for sensitive skin. For other skin types, possible rare side effects of the Cosmelan mask for pigmentation are:
- Rebound pigmentation
- Prolonged peeling
- Skin irritation
- Allergic reactions
A clear diagnosis and understanding of the cause and depth of your pigment is very important for getting the best possible results from your Cosmelan skin care treatment for pigmentation.