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Repeated sun exposure, and in some cases, exposure to heat as part of a working environment, result in mottling and brown spots on the skin.
Dark spots and pigmentation, especially on the face, are one
of the greatest appearance issues facing people today - especially in sunny climates as we experience here in Southern California.
Only by reducing the skin's ability to produce melanin (color-producing pigment)
can a person suffering from brown spots obtain a satisfactory clearing or blending of the affected skin.
*Advanced Cosmelan Protocol - Cosmelan Advanced treatment will include Super Prep which adds a full pass microdermabrasion and application of a 20% SaliPeel. These extra steps are performed prior to the application of the Cosmelan mask which is left on for 10 to 12 hours
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Cosmelan®
Depigmentation treatment is very effective in the improvement of dark patches and brown
skin blemishes with a very high safety margin.
Cosmelan® Depigmentation
treatment’s principal action is the reduction and blending of melanin
patches on the face (melasma and chloasma).
Cosmelan® Depigmentation
treatment involves a very versatile, dynamic process which is easily
adapted to the needs of each individual patient.
Cosmelan® Depigmentation treatment action
is based on the inhibition of tyrosinase, a basic enzyme in the
melanin formation process. Several of the substances present in
the
Cosmelan® formula act by
blocking this melanin-producing
enzyme.
The techincal terminology is : Melanogenesis comprises the following stages:
TYROSINE proceeds to DOPA by means of TYROSINASE.
DOPA proceeds to DOPAQUINONE by means of TYROSINASE.
DOPAQUINONE proceeds to PHAEOMELANINE and
EUMELANIN by means of oxidation and cyclization.
In every day language, it simply means that your skin is making too much melanin and when it surfaces, you have brownish patches on your skin that are very resistant to lightening efforts.
The Cosmelan® Depigmentation treatment
offers a series of major advantages and benefits compared with other
types of depigmentation products found in the market:
• Very efficient in all types of melasma and pigmentation problems
• Rapid and easy depigmentation action
• Compatible with ALL skin types (Fitzpatrick I – VI)
• Light peeling effectrejuvenates and restores luminosity of the
skin
• Treatment can start and be used all year round
• Very effective for acne patients
• No Hydroquinone
• No TCA
• High safety margin
In most cases, the brown areas begin lightening rapidly.
ONE WEEK after starting the Cosmelan® Depigmentation
treatment, a noticeable significant improvement of the skin is observed.
At the end of the Cosmelan® Depigmentation
treatment, the areas start to fade away altogether, so that,
although the patient may be able to “locate” the place
where the discoloration was, the truth is that the pigmentation will have
blended usually to the point that a casual observer would not notice it. Some patients have especially dramatic response.
it.
Degreasing
Solution
Aqua, Acetone
Cosmelan® 1 - Cream (10g)
Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Phytic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Arbutine,
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmelan® 2 – Maintenance Cream (30g)
Titanium Dioxide, Kojic Acid, Phytic Acid, Ascorbic Acid
mesoestetic® Hydra
Vital Factor K Cream (50ml)
Hydro nutritional cream for face and neck. Hydroviton, VItamin K,
Vitamin E, Amniotic fluid, Glycerine, Silicone oil.
Important: If you have undergone any previous treatments, especially with glycolic
acid, these treatments must
be completely stopped at least one week prior to using Cosmelan® Depigmentation
treatment.
The Cosmelan® Depigmentation treatment initiated
at the medical office must be continued at home, on a daily basis,
according to the guidelines indicated.
The treatment must not be interrupted under any
circumstances, during the whole time prescribed.
It is completely forbidden to combine the Cosmelan®
Depigmentation treatment with other depigmentation treatments, as
the appearance of undesired effects cannot be guaranteed.
Follow up visits are recommended 15 days
after the beginning of treatment, and 30 days after, and a follow
up treatment are revisit every month thereafter.
Application of Degreasing Solution
• Clean skin with water and neutral cleanser.
• Apply Degreasing solution to the whole area to be treated.
It will eliminate all impurities and oil from the skin to achieve
optimum penetration of Cosmelan® 1 - Cream
Application of Cosmelan® 1 – Cream
• Evenly distribute the cream to
form a facemask, applying a thicker layer over blemishes gradually
thinning out over the rest of the face.
• The patient goes home with the mask applied
based on the Fitzpatrick photo type classification suggested below:
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If patient is extremely sensitive, mask time can be
cut by 2 hours. Dr. Pilest will prescribe the correct time depending upon your skin.
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• After the action time has elapsed,
the patient must remove the mask with water and a neutral cleanser.
• Following, the patient will apply
a layer of mesoestetic® Hydra Vital Factor K Cream over the
whole surface treated.
First and Second day
• During the first two days of the treatment, the
skin may turn red.
• If the skin is very sensitive, the patient
may experience an itching feeling.
• Slight burning and tightening of the skin
is also absolutely normal, especially during the first 24 to 48
hours after starting the treatment.
• To relieve these problems, it is advisable
to apply the mesoestetic® Hydra-vital factor K whenever necessary.
Reddening of the Skin
The reddening that occurs on the face after applying
the mesoestetic® Cosmelan 1 treatment is similar to the effects
of day-long exposure to the sun in the snow without protection.
(Intense reddening in photo type I and II and practically non existent
in photo type IV and V)
Flaking
Flaking may occur on all skin types (and more
intensely in photo types I and II) between the second and third
day. In this case it is advisable to apply the mesoestetic®
Hydra-vital factor K cream, repeating this every two hours on the
day when the flaking is most intense.
Third and Fourth day
After the third or fourth day, the skin appears
healthy and luminous and the marks begin to fade.
• Clean Face completely, every time
mesoestetic® Cosmelan 2 is applied.
• Apply a thin layer of mesoestetic® Cosmelan 2 all over
face mask style, with a light, circular movement.
• Apply mesoestetic® Hydra-vital factor K to the face
and neck with a light, circular motion 15 minutes after applying
mesoestetic® Cosmelan 2. Use daily.
For best results, continue the daily
application of mesoestetic® Cosmelan 2 up to one year after
treatment…
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laser treatments for
sundamage,
pigmentation,
acne and acne scars
and
Fraxel CO2 laser for 3 in 1 skin rejuvenation. A Nonsurgical Nose Job is possible with simple injections of Radiesse.
Dr. Pilest, a Board Certified dermatologist and one of Orange County's most
popular cosmetic dermatology specialists, offers patients in Orange County a wide variety of
wrinkle fillers such as
Restylane,
Juvederm,
Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast,
Radiesse (also known as Radiance), and
Sculptra. Dr. Pilest treats patients from the Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills,
Tustin, Mission Viejo and Orange County area as well as cities throughout California, the United States and abroad.
He is recognized as a master level injection specialist and is a national
teaching faculty member for Bioform Medical. Dr. Pilest is well known for his
expert treatments in managing
Rosacea,
acne, and
hyperpigmentation.
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