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Nissan Pilest, M.D.
16100 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
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Diplomat American Board of Dermatology
Education
Doctorate of Medicine
Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences

Residency
University of Arkansas
Certification
Diplomat American Board of Dermatology
Affiliations
Member, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
Member, California Medical Association
Member, Orange County Medical Association
Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Member California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Associate Clinical Professor University of California Irvine
Many people hear the term “chemical peel” and make two wrong assumptions. First, they think this treatment actually peels away the skin. Second, they think that “chemical” means something extremely harsh or even toxic. Neither is true. Chemical peels do not peel away anything; they simply dissolve and exfoliate the uppermost layer of the epidermis, revealing a new layer of rejuvenated skin. And the most commonly used peel solutions today—the alpha-hydroxy (AHA) acid found in citric fruit and the glycolic acid found in sugar cane—are anything but harsh. In fact, you can undergo a chemical peel during your lunch break and return to work that very afternoon without anybody being the wiser. (Although you might get comments about how much “healthier” you look.)
This isn’t to say that anybody can do a chemical peel procedure. As with any procedure involving your skin, you need to be in the hands of a professional. Peels are used to treat a variety of skin conditions—fine lines, age spots and uneven pigmentation, acne and acne scarring—but which peel is right for your very particular skin situation is a decision you should make only with the help of someone experienced and knowledgeable about all the options available. Call today to schedule a skin consultation with a physician. You can safely assume your skin will thank you for it.
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First of all, I was really impressed with Dr. Pilest's web site. I learned some very important points even before seeing him. Second, his consultation with me was very complete. After 3 children and a body I want to hide, I was dreading baring my belly. But, he made me immediately comfortable and explained not only WHY I had stretch marks, but the difference in the old ones and the new ones, what I'd have to do to prepare for laser treatments since I've got some dark skin ancestry (no one ever asked me about that before or explained why it was important!) We're tackling the red marks first with Vmax laser and I've seen some very obvious improvements after just a couple of sessions. Later we'll get into the white marks with Fraxel. I know what to expect (apparently no miracles here) but I appreciate the candid assessment. It's nice to know the limitations. The nursing staff is the best. Joanne spent plenty of time reassuring me, re-explaining the process and generally being a professional hand holder. I feel very confident and comfortable with Dr. Pilest.
Mission Viejo, CA  September 07, 2010
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Nissan Pilest, M.D.
16100 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
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