Cosmetic lesion removal includes cryotherapy, cauterization, snip removal, and extractions
Many Epiphany Dermatology offices offer cosmetic lesion removal of benign skin growths that may include seborrheic keratoses, sebaceous hyperplasia (overgrown oil glands), skin tags, or milia. Because these procedures are considered cosmetic in nature, insurance typically does not cover removal of these common skin conditions. Depending on the nature of the cosme...
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Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
Your skin naturally shows signs of aging as you get older. You may notice increased laxity, wrinkles, sun damage, and volume loss. If you want to achieve a smoother, brighter, more youthful complexion, we offer a variety of skin rejuvenation treatments at Epiphany Dermatology.
Some of our most popular skin-rejuvenation treatments include chemical peels, Fraxel® laser, Clear + Brilliant®, and IPL treatments. These approaches are non-invasive, meaning ...
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Melasma Treatment
Melasma is a skin condition that creates brown patches of skin in areas that get significant sun exposure. At Epiphany Dermatology, we are passionate about restoring your skin and helping you to achieve a smooth, even complexion. With this in mind, our skilled team members work hard to make melasma treatment a positive, comfortable experience.
What Causes Melasma?
The leading cause of melasma is exposure to UVA sun rays. UVA rays can lead to significan...
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Phototherapy (UVA and UVB)
Phototherapy or light therapy uses specific wavelengths of light in the ultraviolent (UV) range to treat certain skin disorders. Ultraviolent light has anti-inflammatory properties in the skin and can be used to decrease skin inflammation and decrease skin itching. It can be used to treat many inflammatory disorders including dermatitis or eczema and psoriasis. It can also be used to treat autoimmune disorders such as vitiligo and even skin lymphomas i...
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Sun Spots
Sun spots or solar lentigos are light brown to tan spots that appear on the skin over time and are usually from sun exposure. The most common body areas affected are the sun exposed areas of the face, shoulders, arms, and hands. Sun spots are usually benign (not cancerous) growths. However, rarely a skin cancer could develop in one of these lesions. Concerning signs for skin cancer development would be any lesion that is symptomatic (itching, painful, ...
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Dry Skin
Dry skin (also called xerosis) is a very common, benign condition of the skin. There can be many different causes for dry skin including internal or genetic causes and external or environmental factors. Several of the environment factors that can cause dry skin include normal aging, dry climates, or excessive exposure to water. Excess water exposure can occur during household work or different occupational exposures that may require you to immerse your...
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SculpSure™ Non-Invasive Body Contouring
SculpSure is a breakthrough device for the reduction of stubborn fat in problem areas like the abdomen or love handles. SculpSure helps patients achieve a slimmer appearance without surgery or downtime.
Even with diet and exercise, most people have areas of stubborn fat that seem impossible to get rid of. SculpSure can help patients of all skin types achieve the results they are looking for with a non-invasive treatment that fits into their busy life...
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Fractional Laser
How Does the Icon Fractional Laser Treatment Work?
The Icon Laser Scar Treatment uses a fractional erbium laser. It’s non-ablative, meaning it doesn’t cut the skin. This laser generates columns of heat that go under the deep dermis to cause inflammation. As a result of the inflammation, the remaining tissue produces collagen and elastin which work to heal the skin. These fibers also tighten the area. For acne scar tissue, healthier and tighter skin...
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Autoimmune Disorders of the Skin
What is an Autoimmune Disorder?
Autoimmune conditions occur when the body incorrectly identifies something not native to the body and creates an immune response to reject it. When the immune system works right, it keeps you healthy by fighting off intruding unhealthy organisms and even cancerous cells. But with autoimmune conditions, the body revs up your immune system to fight against its own cells, which causes a multitude of problems.
Autoimmune d...
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Sculptra and Sculptra Aesthetic Injections
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra Aesthetic may seem like just another dermal filler to decrease fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and chin, but it helps to stimulate the production of collagen. Using poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra Aesthetic addresses issues deep within the dermis as opposed to topically and aids in the restoration the skin’s inner foundation and volume.
While the results of other dermal fillers are more immediate, the results of S...
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