Cosmelan Depigmentation Instructions- Patient Care Instructions
Pre Cosmelan Depigmentation Treatment:
- DO avoid any chemical peel or laser procedures 14 days prior to treatment with Cosmelan.
- Refrain from waxing or the use of other depilatory products for 7 days prior to treatment.
Post Cosmelan Depigmentation Treatment:
- Always avoid sun exposure as much as possible.
- Do NOT get another treatment or procedure (including peels, facials, or microdermabrasion) on the treated area for 30 days following.
- While maintaining on Cosmelan 2, discontinue its use for 5 days prior to waxing, and do not restart treatment until 3 days after waxing. Threading can be done normally.
Day 1
- Wash off mask at designated time given by provider with gentle soap and water.
- Apply Hydravital Factor K cream to treatment area overnight.
Day 2
- Apply Hydravital Factor K cream.
- Then apply sunscreen during the day.
Day 3-30
- Start Cosmelan 2, apply in morning and evening.
- Apply Hydravital Factor K cream 15 minutes after Cosmelan 2.
- Apply sunscreen last (in the morning).
- Schedule your 1 month follow up treatment to be done in office.
Month 2-6
- Apply Cosmelan 2 once a day in the evening.
- Apply Hydravital Factor K cream 15 minutes after Cosmelan 2.
- Apply sunscreen every morning.