Melasma Treatment
A treatment for melasma you can trust.
- What is it? Specialised skincare products that improve the appearance of melasma.
- How does it work? The cosmelan® cream removes melanin deposits from your skin and stimulates the renewal of outer layers.
- How much does it cost? €535, including skin analysis session and seven-month care plan.
If you’ve noticed dark, brown-grey patches appearing on your face, then you may be experiencing melasma.
Melasma is a common skin pigmentation problem, particularly amongst women. It can be unsightly and lead to feelings of anxiety about your appearance, but it's important to note that it cannot lead to other skin problems or skin cancer. It is a purely cosmetic issue.
Still, many patients choose to treat melasma in order to improve its appearance. At our Dublin clinic we treat melasma using the cosmelan® depigmentation pack. It is a safe and effective melasma treatment that thousands of our patients have benefited from.
Cosmelan peels for melasma
Although there are a range of melasma treatments out there, we've found cosmelan® to be the most effective.
How it works is very simple. At your first session at our Dublin clinic, we'll apply an intensive depigmenting cream on the target area of skin. You must leave this cream on for 6-8 hours.
After that, we'll provide you with a special cosmelan® pack to apply at home. We'll let you know when, where and how to apply the products. Although you'll start to see improvements in your appearance after just 7 days, the whole treatment cycle takes 7 months.
Frequently asked questions
Although we don't know the exact causes of melasma, we do know that it affects certain groups of people more than others. For instance, it is more common amongst women than men. It also tends to affect people with darker skin.
It’s commonly associated with hormonal fluctuation, which is why it often occurs in women who are pregnant, taking oral contraceptives or undergoing hormone therapy.
Stress, thyroid disease and overexposure to the sun can also lead to melasma.
If you choose to take up melasma treatment at Dundrum Clinic, the process is relatively straightforward.
Firstly, we assess your condition at your initial consultation to make sure you're experiencing melasma and that cosmelan® is the right solution for you.
Then, we'll prepare your skin for the treatment and apply the specialised cosmelan® cream on the affected area. You must leave this cream on for 6-8 hours.
After this, we'll provide you with a melasma treatment pack with instructions on how to continue the treatment at home. You'll need to apply the cream over a seven-month period.
After applying the cream you might experience slight stinging, burning, redness or tightness. However, these are normally temporary.
If you're pregnant, you should discuss the treatment with our trained practitioners make sure it is right for you.
In the 7 days following your first treatment, your skin will start to peel. You may also experience redness and/or tightness. However, these are temporary and can be managed by our team.
Results are progressive and will begin to show a week after starting the treatment. However, the complete treatment period is seven months, and continued homecare is a necessary part of the programme. Assuming all guidance is followed, you should see a big improvement in your condition.
A high SPF sunscreen should be used after the first session, and sun bathing is not recommended during your treatment cycle.
The cost of melasma treatment is €535 including your initial consultation, a skin analysis, your first session at the clinic and your apply-at-home cosmelan® pack.
To achieve optimum results, you must apply the products at home for seven months.
To book an appointment you'll firstly have to arrange an initial consultation with us, which costs €30 and is deducted from the price of the treatment - should you decide to go ahead with it.
