Petroff Center notifies consumers about knock-off brand skincare products being sold online by unauthorized dealers

Oak Brook, IL -- (SBWire) -- 03/01/2016 --Dr. Mark A. Petroff, the founder of The Petroff Center in Portland, is warning consumers about the influx of fake products being sold online by unauthorized dealers under the cover of popular brand names. Dr. Petroff, who is one of the most renowned facial plastic surgeons in Oregon, noted that unauthorized dealers are selling cheap skin care products under the names of some popular brands such as Epionce, SkinCeuticals, Obagi and more, made from sub-standard ingredients via large online markets like Amazon.com.

According to an Epionce representative, the dealers are using assumed names and engaging in a fraudulent practice called "diverting" to sell fake Epionce products. Diverting involves "selling goods intended for a specific market to another market, without the knowledge or permission of the primary vendor."

In a statement, Episciences Inc. - the maker of Epionce skin care line - expressed "shock and sadness that long-term relationships" have been destroyed because of the elicit selling of Epionce products by unscrupulous individuals. The Epionce representative made it clear that these dealers are not affiliated with the company. Steps are also being taken to put a stop to this fraudulent practice. The company also addressed the issue through an article "Shady Storefronts," written by Contributing Editor Kelli Russell. Click here to read the article via Episciences bi-yearly magazine.

Dr. Petroff noted that all authorized dealers of Epionce beauty products, including the Petroff Center, adhere to strict code of ethics and standards to ensure only the highest quality products are being sold to consumers. To avoid mistakenly purchasing fakes, Dr. Petroff recommends reading more about "diverting" online and buying all skin care products from accredited dealers.

Dr. Petroff is committed to providing the best in invasive and non-invasive skin treatments in Portland. As one of the leading plastic surgeons in the region, Dr. Petroff specializes in facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty as well as non-surgical services like Botox®, Juvederm™ and Voluma® XC. A full ranges of skin care products are also available at The Petroff Center.

About Dr. Mark Petroff and Petroff Center Plastic Surgery and Medi-Spa
Dr. Mark A. Petroff has dedicated his career to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as non-surgical procedures. As an accomplished potter with a keen interest in design and architecture, he combines the eye of an artist with the skill of a highly trained physician. This particular aesthetic sensibility allows him to expertly evaluate the anatomy of the face and determine the best procedures to give his patients the natural, rejuvenated look they hope for. His goal is always to keep his results so seamless and natural that his work is virtually undetectable. What his patients hear from friends is usually, "You look amazing. You must be taking great care of yourself!"

While Dr. Petroff has been in practice for over 25 years, it's important to him to stay at the forefront of advances in his field. A proud native of Oregon, he studied at the University of Oregon and received his MD at Oregon Health Sciences University.

For more information on Dr. Petroff or Petroff Center, please call 503-635-4886 and visit www.petroffcenter.com.

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Petroff Center Plastic Surgery and Medi-Spa
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