Skin Treatments

Amelan

Slievemore Laser & Skincare Clinic offers the world-renowned Amelan treatment, which successfully treats melasma.

Developed by Dr. Krulig, a plastic surgeon in Venezuela, Amelan is a single mask that treats melasma, pigmentation and sun damage in 1 month. Marks are eliminated and the skin is rejuvenated restoring its smoothness and luminosity.

Amelan reduces the appearance of pigmentation by up to 95%. Amelan has a direct affect on the intimate formation process of the pigment (melanin). Key ingredients are acid, phytic acid, ascorbic acid, arbutine, titanium dioxide, and retinyl palmitate act by blocking the enzyme.

What happens during the Amelan treatment?
The Amelan mask is applied, which is removed up to 4-6 hours later with cold water and a cotton pad in slow gentle movements. Your face may become quite red and can feel itchy. A nourishing moisturiser (Hydra Factor K) is applied for 2 days. A follow up visit is scheduled after 2 days and Amelan M home care cream is commenced. (This is a weaker version of the Amelan mask)

Possible side – effects
Your skin may turn red during the first 2 days of treatment. If your skin is sensitive, you may experience an itching feeling. Slight burning and tightening of the skin during the first 24-48 hours after starting the treatment.

The skin begins to improve one week after the treatment; however, the best results are seen at 28 days and is successful in 95% cases.