Where is the Dermamelan peel available?
Our entire range of skin treatments is offered in all Contour Clinics locations, so you can book in for your Dermamelan treatment at any of our clinics.
Is there any downtime after the treatment?
We recommend that you allow about two weeks after your treatment for the visible peeling effects to resolve.
You can expect to feel some discomfort and tightness in your facial skin, along with visible redness (like sunburn) and some peeling or ‘shedding’ as your skin goes through the regenerative phase.
This is all entirely normal and a positive sign that the treatment is working as it should.
For this reason, you might want to plan your treatment for when you don’t have any important dates or social events planned for the two weeks that follow your appointment.
How many treatments do I need?
Most patients find they achieve excellent, noticeable results with only one treatment session.
In more severe cases of persistent or recurring hyperpigmentation, your treating Skin & Laser Therapist may recommend a repeat treatment, or even combine modalities.
The required number of treatments will vary depending on the individual and their unique concern or severity, as well as their skin type.
How effective is Dermamelan in treating melasma?
If your concerns involve melasma, chloasma, severe hyperpigmentation, or any type of stubborn or hormonal discolouration, then Dermamelan is the last word in pigmentation treatment.
We highly recommend coming into the clinic for a complimentary consultation with one of our Skin & laser Therapists for an expert assessment of your skin’s condition, concerns, and requirements.
Depending on these factors, they will provide treatment options, which, depending on the severity of your pigmentation or its depth/persistence, Dermamelan could be the solution.
This peel is the ultimate level of pigmentation treatment and is second to none. Results can be achieved by only one round of treatment, and improvement in skin tone clarity is substantial.
Are there any precautions or side effects?
Dermamelan is a minimally invasive topical treatment that does not prevent you from following your daily life.
Your skin will start to feel tight, red and a bit swollen. Over the days that follow your treatment, the peeling or ‘shedding’ phase will start.
It’s common and entirely normal to experience this peeling and sensitivity, which lessen with the application of the recommended home skincare products.
What’s the difference between Dermamelan and Cosmelan?
Cosmelan and Dermamelan are both Mesoestetic treatment protocols that begin with an in-clinic chemical peel and continue with a prescribed at-home skincare routine.
Both treatments involve chemical exfoliation of the skin to reduce pigmentation, followed by preventative skincare to reduce the likelihood of pigmentation reappearing.
The main difference is that Cosmelan is not as potent as Dermamelan.
Cosmelan peels help to treat new, superficial mild to moderate pigmentation and signs of ageing.
Dermamelan is stronger and is designed to treat resistant hyperpigmentation to improve skin smoothness and radiant heath. We recommend Dermamelan for deep, stubborn, moderate to severe pigmentation.
Your therapist will be able to discuss all possible treatment options with you and provide a personalised treatment plan.
