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Cosmelan Pigmentation Treatment in Sydney

Cosmelan professional pigmentation treatment in Sydney at SDL Australia. Eliminates and prevents hyperpigmentation. From $1,850. Book your consultation today.

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What is Cosmelan?

Cosmelan goes far beyond a standard skin peel. The Cosmelan formula contains an exclusive combination of active ingredients with proven efficacy, acting at every stage of the hyperpigmentation process to completely eliminate existing pigmentation while preventing future spots from forming.

Cosmelan works at two levels. At the first level, it inhibits tyrosinase activation within the melanosome, reducing oxidative stress and melanin synthesis. At the second level, copper chelators reduce tyrosinase function. Cosmelan also blocks the transfer of melanosomes to keratinocytes, preventing pigment from reaching the skin's surface.

Cosmelan
Cost $1,200 per protocol
Duration 45-minute clinic treatment plus 8–12 hours of home use
Sessions One protocol per pathway (Acne 18M Option B only)
Downtime Moderate peeling 5–10 days after application
Available at Available at all SDL clinics

Who Is It For?

Cosmelan is suitable for melasma, sun spots, sun damage, acne scarring, age spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), skin discolouration on the chest, neck, and back, blemishes, uneven skin tone, and discolouration from previous laser treatments including Fraxel, GentleYag, Erbium, CO2, IPL, and Picosure.

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What Is Involved?

Cosmelan is an in-clinic treatment that includes the preparation and application of the treatment mask. You can return home following the in-clinic application and undergo the prescribed time period with the mask in place.

The most significant changes occur in the first few weeks, when surface melanin is cleared and the skin appears smoother, softer, and more even. However, the melanocyte cells responsible for overproduction are still active at this stage. Controlling this overproduction requires ongoing home-care treatment with a regulating home regime to prevent pigmentation from reappearing.

Treatment Goals

  • Elimination of existing hyperpigmentation
  • Regulation of melanocyte overproduction
  • Prevention of future pigmentation formation
  • Improved skin tone, texture, and luminosity

Skin Conditions Targeted

  • Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
  • Sun spots and freckles
  • Sun damage and age spots
  • Acne scarring and post-treatment discolouration
  • Uneven skin tone across face, chest, neck, and back

Aftercare

The side effects of Cosmelan are mostly redness and flaking, with occasional mild soreness for the first 1 to 2 days following the peel. The degree of reaction depends on how long the mask is left on and varies from person to person.

Comprehensive aftercare instructions are provided, beginning from the moment you leave the clinic, continuing through 48 hours post-treatment, and extending to 1 to 7 months post-procedure.

THE SDL PATHWAY

See the SDL 4-Phase Pathway Framework

Phase 1

Skin Preparation & Barrier Strengthening

Skin is stabilised through calming inflammation and barrier function repair. Some technologies and methods include the Lutronic DermaV, the SDL Glass Skin Method, and controlled chemical support.

Phase 2

Correction

Targeted device-based treatments are clinically introduced, spaced and layered. Technologies such as the PicoSure Pro may be used for laser toning, pigment management, resurfacing, and texture improvement.

Phase 3

Refinement

The focus shifts to refining skin tone, pore quality, and smoothness. This phase may involve the Lutronic LaseMD Ultra alongside SDL's depigmentation protocols.

Phase 4

Retainment (SDL Effect)

Structured skin maintenance is designed to help sustain results and support skin long-term. This may include regenerative treatments, periodic laser toning, and hydrating chemical support.

*The above is only a general overview of our SDL pathway process. For more information about our specialised 4 phase treatment structure, get in touch with our Sydney Dermal Lounge team. 

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“This is the place to visit! I am a matured aged person and I visit for anti-aging laser skin tightening and I undergo pigmentation treatment. I feel and look 20 years younger it’s the best my skin has felt and looked in many years.”

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“This is the place to visit! I am a matured aged person and I visit for anti-aging laser skin tightening and I undergo pigmentation treatment. I feel and look 20 years younger it’s the best my skin has felt and looked in many years.”

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“If you want immaculate skin then you have come to the right place, all thanks to Emma and the amazing team at SDL Australia, they made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in, I struggled with Melasma & hyperpigmentation. The results honestly speak for themselves, all my friends and even strangers now comment on how amazing my skin looks! Thanks so much again to the Sydney Dermal Lounge!”

Ryan

“I had struggled with scars, pimples, pimple marks, blemishes, and sunburn on my face for a long time before I discovered SDL Australia. At the beginning of my treatment journey, I didn't notice much of a difference. However, as I reached the end of the process, the transformation was truly amazing. Not only did the frequency of pimples reduce significantly, but I also saw a remarkable improvement in the disappearance of pimple marks.”

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