About Us

Welcome to the office of Dr. Daphne I. Panagotacos, M.D. If you are looking for quality care in a relaxing atmosphere, you have come to the right place. Our practice offers a wide variety of cosmetic and medical services to meet your needs. When you visit our office, you will meet a knowledgeable, friendly team of professionals that care. We are dedicated to providing you with comprehensive caring dermatologic services.

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Laser Hair Removal

Nearly everyone has some areas of unwanted body hair. Over time, the problem may increase in areas such as the chest, back, legs, underarms, and face. Approximately three out of four women experience facial hair growth as they age. Every day, men and women of all ages are discovering the benefits permanent laser hair removal, one of the most effective and popular cosmetic procedures.

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The best chemical peels in Westlake Village

Over time, the appearance of your skin changes, it loses its youthful glow, and it is no longer as smooth and supple as it once was. Chemical peels can help to rejuvenate the skin. The result is skin that looks and feels younger.

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Chemical Peels

Chemical peels, also called derma peeling or chemexfoliation, are considered among the least invasive, and most effective way to rejuvenate your skin. Time, lifestyle choices, heredity, and medical conditions all take a toll on your skin. A chemical peel is a great way to even out skin tone, improve texture, reduce wrinkles, and diminish the signs of aging.

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How sclerotherapy can help you in Westlake Village

During the summer, do you enjoy wearing shorts, or are you compelled to hide your legs in long pants because you are embarrassed by spider or varicose veins? While the majority of people who are affected by these conditions are female, they do also impact men. By age 50, nearly 25 percent of men, and 50 percent of women, will experience spider or varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is a simple and highly effective way to treat troublesome veins.

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Sclerotherapy

Visible leg veins can be embarrassing, and sometimes uncomfortable. In most cases, these can be treated without surgery or extensive pain and downtime. Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure for the treatment of small leg veins (spider veins), and reticular veins (medium sized varicose veins).

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Laser Therapy

With our state-of-the art laser technology, we can correct a wide range of esthetic concerns, with no surgery and minimal discomfort. In addition to skin rejuvenation, lasers can correct brown or red discoloration, and vascular lesions. Our office is equipped with advanced Cutera and Vbeam laser systems.

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Treating sun damage with lasers in Westlake Village

California weather allows people to spend a lot of time outside in the sun. There are many outdoor activities to participate in all year long. The winter months bring skiing and snowboarding summer offers the beach, golf, and much more. They all have one thing in common � sun damage.

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IPL / PhotoFacial / Genesis

PhotoFacial, also called Fotofacial or Photorejuvenation, is a cosmetic dermatologic procedure that can improve the texture, pigmentation, and overall appearance of skin. It is performed using a precision IPL (Intense Pulse Light) laser, reaching the source of problems, below the skin's surface. Much gentler than laser resurfacing, this procedure is usually completed in less than one hour, with minimal discomfort or downtime.

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Hair removal with the Cutera Laser system in Westlake Village

Unwanted facial and body hair is a problem that can affect anyone. Age, gender, or ethnicity is not a factor in who has to deal with this problem. There are a lot of ways to remove the unwanted hair temporally. Waxing, shaving, and plucking are three of the most common ways people deal with the problem. These are time consuming and can be painful.

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Innovative technology at work in laser clinics in Westlake Village CA

For years, women have endured shaving, waxing, or depilatory creams to remove hair on their face, legs, and underarms. Men have struggled with unreachable hair on their backs and chest hair that is too thick. Their only alternative was electrolysis, which can be painful, discolor the skin, and take up to 30 sessions to complete.

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The benefits of Dysport Westlake Village CA

All throughout history people have hunted for the fountain of youth, or a magic pill that could reverse the effects of aging. It is not a pill but Dysport; an injectable can reverse the signs of aging. It can reduce or eliminate lines on your forehead and around your eyes, including crow�s feet and frown lines that are actually caused by muscle contractions.

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Meet the Team

Dr. Panagotacos received her degree in medicine from USC Keck School of Medicine, and completed her dermatology residency at the Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital, in Cleveland Ohio. She completed a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic surgery at the University of Iowa, under the direction of Roger Ceilley.

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Botox / Dysport

Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are injectables used to soften and smooth facial creases and wrinkling, particularly on the forehead and around the eyes. These products can reduce the visible signs of aging, with a comfortable treatment and no downtime.

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Looking younger with Radiesse in Westlake Village CA

When we are young, all we can think about is �when I am older.� Once we are older, we want to look younger. With the help of dermal fillers like Radiesse, that is possible. Dermal fillers are popular for being able to provide natural looking youthful skin. Radiesse is composed of calcium-based microspheres in a gel.

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Radiesse

Radiesse dermal filler is specially formulated for beautiful, lasting results. It is most commonly used to correct folds and creases in the lower portion of the face. Like other dermal fillers, Radiesse provides instant, natural looking results by replacing the facial volume that is lost over time.

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Enhancing your smile with Restylane filler, Westlake Village CA

Everyone wants to have a memorable smile, but if you have lips that are thin, it can look as if something is lacking. Restylane filler can give you fuller lips for the smile you dream of, and it can happen in just one office visit. The results can last for about six months. Dr. Panagotacos and her staff can help you create a smile that is both beautiful and fits your face.

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The beauty of Restylane injections Westlake Village CA

As the years go by, your face begins to lose its fullness. Sun exposure, environmental toxins, gravity, hormonal changes, and aging can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of your face. As our skin ages, it begins to lose the supple volume it once had, and lines and wrinkles begin to appear. Thankfully, dermal fillers offer a means of reversing the signs of aging in a very natural looking way.

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Restylane / Perlane

The Restylane family of HA (Hyaluronic Acid) dermal fillers includes Restylane, Perlane, Restylane-L, and Perlane-L. These products are used for adding fullness and volume to your skin, for correction of moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles, particularly around the mouth, nose, and chin. Treatments are quick and comfortable, with beautiful, natural looking results.

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Juv�derm

Juv�derm is an ultra-smooth, gel based dermal filler from the makers of Botox. Dermal fillers are becoming an increasingly popular option for reducing wrinkles, and improving volume, with a convenient and comfortable procedure. Juv�derm is the only HA (Hyaluronic Acid) based dermal filler approved by the FDA for correcting facial wrinkles and folds, with results lasting up to one year. Only one or two touchup appointments, at the most, are needed to achieve optimal, long lasting results.

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Protect yourself with skin cancer screening and treatment in Westlake Village CA

One of the keys to successfully treating skin cancer is early detection. You should visually inspect your skin at least once a month, looking for any changes. If you do find anything suspicious, contact your dermatologist immediately. In addition to doing self-exams, you should see your dermatologist annually for a skin cancer screening. If a skin cancer screening leads to a positive diagnosis, you are not alone.

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Mohs Surgery/Skin Cancer

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized technique for the treatment of skin cancers, which was developed in the 1930s by Frederick Mohs.

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Contact Us

Address: 32144 Agoura Road, Suite 106, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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Aesthetic Services

We offer a wide array of aesthetic services to help women and men restore and maintain a more youthful look. In addition to skilled, board certified dermatologists, we also have a registered nurse and a licensed aesthetician on staff. Our high-quality skin care services use the most advanced techniques and state-of-the-art technology without sacrificing individualized patient care.

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