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COSMELAN® PEEL
BALANCING COMPLEXION WITH THE MESOESTECTIC COSMELAN PEEL
WHAT IS A COSMELAN PEEL?
The Cosmelan Peel by Mesoestetic is a professional depigmenting treatment designed to promote balanced skin tone and maintain barrier function.
It combines a precise blend of active ingredients, including azelaic, kojic, and phytic acids, along with arbutin and retinoic derivatives. These form a topical mask that works across multiple layers of the skin to help regulate pigment activity. The process is complemented by a guided home-care phase that supports ongoing skin renewal.
WHAT DOES IT TARGET?
Visible pigmentation
Tone variation
Melasma
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The treatment follows a carefully sequenced two-phase approach designed to help reduce excess pigment and discourage it from reforming over time:
- In-clinic mask, which delivers a concentrated blend of pigment-balancing and exfoliating ingredients to the skin.
- Home-care phase, using Mesoestetic products that continue to support healthy skin renewal in the weeks that follow.
Each program is personalised to your skin type and pigment profile, with product strength and frequency adjusted to maintain stability and protect the skin’s barrier integrity.
WHO IS IT FOR
Cosmelan can be adapted for a wide range of skin types and tones. It’s designed to address uneven pigmentation or visible discolouration. The treatment can also be adapted for different pigment patterns, including melasma or changes related to sun exposure.
Cosmelan is not recommended if the skin is actively irritated or recovering from another cosmetic treatment.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR COSMELAN PEEL
You’ll begin with a consultation to assess whether Cosmelan is right for your skin type and pigment profile. Your dermal clinician will explain each phase of the treatment and provide a tailored plan including both in-clinic and home-care components.
During your treatment session
Timelines are a general guide and may vary based on your skin response and treatment plan.
- Each in-clinic session takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
- The Cosmelan mask is applied and left on for between 8 to 10 hours, depending on your treatment goals and clinical assessment.
- You’ll remove the mask at home after the recommended time.
- Mild redness, tightness, or dryness may occur in the first few days as the skin renews.
Preparing for your treatment
Preparation guidance may differ based on your skin and medical history.
- Pause active skincare (retinoids, AHAs/BHAs) for 5 to 7 days before treatment.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure before treatment.
- Avoid waxing, tanning, or heat-based treatments before your appointment.
- Arrive with clean skin, free from makeup, sunscreen, and self-tanning products.
- Inform your clinician about any recent cosmetic procedures or medication changes.
- Use your recommended skincare to help prepare the skin for treatment.
After your treatment
Recovery times are different for everyone. If you need personalised aftercare advice, please contact the clinic.
- Follow your prescribed home-care program carefully.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and apply SPF 50+ daily.
- Keep the skin well-hydrated with your recommended moisturisers.
- Avoid direct heat, steam rooms, and intense exercise.
- Mild flaking or dryness may occur. Avoid exfoliation or picking.
- Skip makeup until any redness or sensitivity has settled.
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YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here, our dermal clinicians have answered some of your most commonly asked questions about Cosmelan peels. For tailored guidance, you’re always welcome to contact the clinic.
Cosmelan peels work progressively to help regulate pigment activity and support balanced skin tone. How long these results last will depend on your pigment type, sun exposure, hormone changes, and daily skincare habits.
Consistent use of your prescribed maintenance products supports ongoing skin renewal and helps reduce the likelihood of pigmentation reappearing. Your dermal clinician will review your progress and recommend a long-term care plan suited to your skin’s response.
It’s normal for the skin to feel warm, tight, or slightly dry in the first few days after treatment. Mild flaking, redness, or sensitivity can also occur as part of the renewal process.
These responses are temporary and indicate that the skin is actively rebalancing. Your prescribed home-care products are designed to support recovery. If you experience prolonged redness or irritation, contact your clinician for further advice.
Cosmelan is formulated specifically to help manage visible pigmentation, including melasma. However, as melasma is a complex condition influenced by factors such as hormones, sun exposure, and heat, it can occasionally fluctuate during treatment.
Your clinician will assess your medical and pigment history before recommending Cosmelan and provide detailed aftercare guidance to minimise the risk of irritation or rebound pigmentation. Consistent sun protection and adherence to your home-care plan are essential for maintaining stability after treatment.
Pricing depends on your individual plan, including whether Cosmelan is performed as a standalone treatment or forms part of a broader clinical skincare program.
Your clinician will provide a detailed cost outline during consultation once your skin has been assessed and your treatment plan confirmed.
Cosmelan 1 is the professional-strength mask applied during your in-clinic treatment. It’s made up of a concentrated blend of active ingredients designed to begin regulating pigment activity and prepare the skin for ongoing renewal.
Cosmelan 2 is the prescribed home-care cream that continues this process in the weeks and months that follow. It helps maintain the results by supporting balanced cell turnover and controlling the factors that contribute to pigmentation.
Both phases work together as part of a complete program.
COMMONLY TREATED SKIN CONDITIONS
Cosmelan peels can be used to help manage visible pigmentation changes and irregularities in skin tone. Explore how this professional treatment could form part of your personalised plan.
Melasma
Sun-related discolouration
Post-inflammatory pigmentation
Tone variation
COSMELAN PEEL BEFORE AND AFTER
Treatment results are a reflection of the journey. Each represents an individual’s unique skin and treatment plan. Outcomes will naturally vary, as every client responds differently.
![Cosmelan [BEFORE]](https://www.victoriandermalgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/before-8.jpg)
![Cosmelan [AFTER]](https://www.victoriandermalgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/before-1-4.jpg)
COSMELAN TREATMENT
REAL COSMELAN PEEL RESULTS
Cosmelan follows a two-stage treatment pathway, combining an in-clinic peel with a structured at-home routine. In the image shown, this approach is reflected in a visible reduction in widespread facial pigmentation, with the skin appearing clearer and more evenly toned over time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All cosmetic treatments involve potential risks, side effects, and downtime. Everyone’s skin responds differently, so results vary and are not guaranteed. A clinical consultation is required to assess suitability and discuss expected outcomes, after-care, and alternative options.
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