We treat pigment at the source.

Cosmelan® is Dermology’s preferred and most trusted method for treating melasma and complex pigmentation concerns. It is a professional, medically developed depigmentation protocol that works by resetting the skin’s pigment-producing cells, rather than simply exfoliating pigment away.

This is not a once-off facial.
This is a skin-retraining programme.

What makes Cosmelan different?

Melasma lives deep in the skin and is driven by overactive melanocytes (pigment cells). Cosmelan works by:

• Inhibiting excess melanin production

• Regulating melanocyte activity

• Gradually clearing existing pigmentation

• Preventing future pigment from forming

How the treatment works

Your Cosmelan journey begins with an in-clinic consultation and prep protocol, followed by the application performed by a Dermology skin expert. This professional mask remains on the skin for a prescribed number of hours (customised to your skin type and pigmentation depth), after which it is removed at home.

The real magic happens in the weeks and months that follow, where a structured homecare protocol continues to suppress pigment activity and restore healthy, even skin tone.

Cosmelan is a process, not a quick peel — and that’s exactly why it works.

What Cosmelan treats best

• Melasma (including hormonal and pregnancy-related melasma)

• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

• Uneven skin tone and patchy pigment

• Pigment that keeps “coming back” or does not respond to lasers

Why Dermology’s Cosmelan protocols are different

Dermology has been successfully treating pigmentation with Cosmelan for over 12 years and is recognised as a leading Cosmelan provider in South Africa.

Our protocols are:

• Customised per skin type and pigment pattern

• Often combined with advanced Sciton technologies when appropriate

• Closely monitored throughout the healing and correction phase

• Designed for long-term pigment control, not short-term results

We don’t chase fast results.
We chase correct results.

What to expect during the process

Pigmentation correction requires commitment. During your Cosmelan journey you may experience:

• Redness and warmth

• Flaking or peeling

• Temporary sensitivity

• Gradual brightening and evening of skin tone

This is all part of the skin recalibrating itself. Our team guides you every step of the way to ensure optimal healing and outcomes.

The end result

With the correct protocol, guidance and maintenance, Cosmelan delivers:

• Dramatically improved melasma control

• Brighter, clearer, more even skin tone

• Healthier skin function long-term

Cosmelan doesn’t just treat pigment — it changes how your skin behaves.

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