The SkinMedica Vitalize peel is suitable for all skin types and a solution for mild to moderate skin imperfections. Vitalize peels can be used to improve a variety of skin concerns including discolorations, uneven skin tones, acne, rough or dull texture, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Visible improvements are achieved after one treatment, with optimal results after a series of treatments. Vitalize peels can be repeated every 3-4 weeks. The effect is c... 
What is Botox? How Do Botox and Dysport Work?
Over time, our facial muscles don’t really change, but our skin becomes thinner. As it thins, it more easily creases with muscle movement. Both Dysport and Botox prevent wrinkles because they lessen this movement. When injected, these “botulinum toxins” prevent nerves from talking to the muscles. The molecules block this communication so that the muscle doesn’t contract. When the muscle sto... 
What Are Fillers?
Injectable fillers help restore volume in the skin, which can reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles that come with age. Injectable fillers have also been used to make thin lips fuller, correct acne scars, and make the areas under the eyes less dark or puffy.
The most commonly used substance in injectable fillers is hyaluronic acid. Produced naturally by the human body, hyaluronic acid fills the space between cells. I... 
Millions of people are affected by birthmarks, spider veins on the face, age spots, sun spots, and freckles. While they are not necessarily medical problems, many people would like to remove these distractions from their natural beauty.
Photofacials are a non-abrasive and non-invasive rejuvenation of the skin using the technology of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). Intense pulsed light technology is used to treat a variety of benign skin conditions inclu... 
The type of makeup you apply to your skin is very important. Most makeup has chemicals, artificial dyes, fragrance, and talc which can lead to sensitivities, allergic reactions, and clogged pores.
Recommended Makeup Products
At Epiphany Dermatology, we recommend Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup. The products are natural and safe even for compromised skin. Six of the products have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation so they offer super... 
Pellevé is a non-surgical technique for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Pellevé uses radio frequency to painlessly treat deeper layers of the skin. Unlike other superficial treatments, Pellevé treatments go about two millimeters into the skin to rejuvenate collagen elastin fibers without damaging the top layer of the skin.
Collagen elastin fibers support the skin and hold it onto the muscle. Over time, these fibers get stretched out and... 
RejuvaPen is a micro-needling system that uses a specialized “pen” containing a cartridge with nine small needles. But don’t let that scare you! These are extremely small micro-needles that lead to great results.
RejuvaPen is used to treat scarring, especially scarring caused by acne. Traditionally, this type of scarring has been very difficult to treat. The RujuvaPen needles are used to break up the tethering in the scar, which results in l... 
What Is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is the only non-invasive treatment approved by the FDA for lifting the skin on the neck, chin, brow and chest. It is the most exciting and effective non-surgical skin tightening and lifting procedure to be introduced to the cosmetic world.
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to lift and tighten loose skin over time, without any downtime. Although it is a one-time treatment (a series of visits is not required) the positive... 
What Is A Rash?
A rash is an abnormal change in your skin’s texture or color, usually characterized by a red, scaly irritation on your skin. There are literally hundreds of different types of rashes, and the same rash can appear differently on different people.
What Causes A Rash?
Rashes fall into three general categories: infectious, inflammatory, and immune system-related.
Infectious Rashes – These rashes are most commonly ba... 
What is a Skin Growth?
The term skin growths encompass the lumps and bumps nearly everyone finds on their skin. In fact, the reason most patients make an appointment with the dermatologist is so we can “check this spot.” Lumps and bumps are the backbone of dermatology.
While the vast majority of the skin growths are benign (not cancerous), some are malignant (cancerous). The art of dermatology is being able to tell the difference in eac... 
