Pigmentation is stubborn. Melasma, sun spots, post-acne marks, uneven patches on the body — they don't fade on their own timeline, no matter how many serums promise otherwise. If you've tried everything and still see the same shadows in the mirror, there's a reason clinics like ours reach for something stronger and more clinically proven: the Dermamelan peel.

What Makes Dermamelan Different

This isn't a spa-shelf glycolic peel. Dermamelan is a professional-strength depigmentation treatment, formulated to target melanin production at multiple stages of the pigmentation process — not just on the surface, but underneath it too. That's why results tend to be more dramatic, and more lasting, than most over-the-counter alternatives could ever achieve. It's the kind of treatment people usually try after everything else has quietly failed them.

It sits within our wider Cosmelan and Dermamelan peel programme, which Dr Dianni tailors to your exact skin type, tone, and pigmentation pattern before a single product touches your skin.

Face, Body, or Both?

A common misconception is that Dermamelan is a facial-only treatment. It isn't. This peel can be adapted for pigmentation anywhere on the body — chest, hands, back, even areas affected by old scarring where pigment has darkened over time. If it's related to melanin overproduction, there's a strong chance this treatment can help.

This makes it especially relevant for clients also managing textured or discoloured scarring, where pigmentation often lingers long after the original mark has healed.

What Actually Happens in the Clinic

The treatment begins with a mask applied in-clinic, left on for a set number of hours, which you'll then remove at home following precise instructions from your doctor. Over the following days, gentle peeling and flaking occurs — this is the treatment working, not a side effect to worry about.

A structured home-care regime follows for several weeks, using medical-grade products designed to control melanin production long after your in-clinic visit. This isn't a treatment you do once and forget; it's a process, guided closely by Dr Dianni from start to finish.

Does It Hurt?

Most clients describe warmth or mild tightness, rather than pain. There's some visible flaking during recovery — think of it as your skin quite literally shedding old pigment — but it's manageable, predictable, and fully explained to you in advance so nothing catches you off guard.

Who This Is Right For

●       Melasma that hasn't responded to creams or lifestyle changes

●       Stubborn sun damage or age spots

●       Post-inflammatory marks left behind by acne

●       Uneven pigmentation on the body, not just the face

Multiple sessions are sometimes recommended for particularly stubborn or long-standing pigmentation, especially where melasma has been present for several years. Your doctor will always be upfront about this from the very first consultation.

Downtime and Sun Care

Expect visible peeling for roughly a week, so many clients plan this around a quieter period at work or home. Strict sun protection is non-negotiable afterwards — pigmentation-prone skin is sun-reactive skin, and protecting your results is just as important as achieving them in the first place.

Why Doctor-Led Matters Here

Depigmentation treatments carry real risk if handled incorrectly — over-treatment can cause rebound pigmentation, under-treatment wastes your time and money. Dr Dianni's specialist training in pigmentation management, alongside her advanced laser and dermatological experience, means your treatment plan is built around your actual skin, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Frequently Asked

How is this different from a chemical peel at a beauty salon? Strength, precision, and medical oversight. Dermamelan works at a depth and concentration that salon peels simply aren't formulated to reach.

Can I wear makeup during the peeling phase? Generally not recommended in the first few days. Your doctor will give you a clear, day-by-day aftercare plan so you know exactly what to expect.

Will pigmentation come back? Sun exposure is the main trigger for recurrence, which is why disciplined SPF use afterwards is non-negotiable, not optional advice.

If pigmentation has been quietly bothering you for years, this is the treatment most likely to finally shift it — properly, and under expert supervision, rather than through another round of guesswork.

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