Epiphany Dermatology

Laser Treatment for the Removal of Dark Spots

laser treatment for dark spots on the face and body Laser light treatment is a flash, similar to a camera flash. The frequency of that light is best absorbed by the dark pigmented spots in the skin. The surrounding light skin, which is not pigmented, does not pick up that light very well, so the dark pigmented cells absorb virtually all of the light’s energy and simply peel off after a few days. The laser treatment itself takes approximately 30-minutes and is mildly uncomfortable. The sensation you fe...

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Freezing Spots At Home Vs. At The Dermatologist: What’s The Difference?

Some of us like to try DIY solutions. If we can do it ourselves, why would we pay someone else to do it, right? If you have a spot, like a wart or a mole, that needs to be removed, you may have considered freezing it at home rather than asking your dermatologist about it. Maybe you think an over-the-counter option is good enough, or you assume the dermatologist is too expensive. Either way, before you rush to the nearest drugstore to buy a freeze spray...

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What You Need to Know About the Face Masks Everyone’s Using

Everywhere you click, a celebrity shares a face mask selfie or a beauty blogger posts a recipe for the face mask that will change your life. Who doesn’t want to see their blackheads disappear and feel fresh-faced in just a few minutes?! But do face masks for acne even work? In short, kinda. Which Types Of Face Masks Really Work? Face masks are intended to open the pores, exfoliate skin, and reduce acne. To an extent, some face masks for oily skin can...

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Sagging Jawline? You CAN Get Rid of Jowls Without Surgery

Losing your crisp jawline can show your age like nothing else. But because it happens gradually, it’s hard to recognize in yourself. If you’re wondering if it’s time to get rid of your jowls, try this quick test: Pull up a picture of yourself from 10 years ago and compare it to a recent photo. Or just hold up that old picture next to your reflection in the mirror. See a difference? Specifically, do you see two pronounced folds from the n...

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How To Make Your Lips Look Fuller: 3 Options for Plump Lips

As celebrities like the Kardashians have plumped up their lips, lip augmentation has quickly become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. But lip augmentation is not just for the “glamorous.” Many women in their 20s-30s want plump lips. They often opt for a subtle lip augmentation to give their look a little boost. Elderly women also come in to treat thinning lips. And if they have kissing lines (a.k.a. straw lines or smoker’s lines), t...

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How to Choose The Best Makeup Products for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you know just how hard it is to find the right makeup. Quality makeup for oily skin seems more like an illusion than an actual product we can purchase. Shelf after shelf of products claims to give us that matte finish and minimize our pores, but more often than not they leave us disappointed. So what makes it so hard? Why is finding great makeup for oily, acne-prone skin such a dilemma? How The Oil In Your Skin Affects Your Make...

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DIY Fail: 3 Skincare Treatments You Shouldn’t Try at Home

The saying, “If you want something done right, do it yourself,” may be true for many things – but not dermatology. DIY skincare recipes and homemade skin treatments are tempting to try. After all, they (appear to) cost less, and you avoid a trip to the doctor. But in reality, you can do much more harm than good. What’s done in a professional dermatologist’s office cannot be as easily recreated at home as you may think. Here are t...

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The Perfect Pre-Wedding Skincare Routine to Make Your Skin Glow

Your wedding day is one of the most exciting times of your life. Unfortunately, the planning (and drama) leading up to your big day can be extremely stressful. You’re supposed to look and feel your very best, but that’s tough to do when stress takes a toll on your skin. The stress of planning a wedding can cause skin problems you normally would not have. Additionally, you’ve most likely started new medications, such as birth control, during this ...

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How to Slim Your Face With Filler for the Jawline

Using a filler to slim down your face — it sounds like an oxymoron. But in your quest for younger-looking skin, adding volume to your jawline may be your secret weapon. We all lose volume in our faces as we age. As we lose fat in our faces, folds show up on our noses and more pronounced jowls appear. Why? Because everything slides forward. Here’s a test: Put your hands on the sides your face and push your skin back toward your ears. Is that t...

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