Name: Nissan Pilest, MD
Last name: Pilest
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1979
Years experience: 44
Primary Specialty: Dermatologic Surgeon
Business: Total Dermatology
Address: 16100 Sand Canyon Ave.
Address suite: Ste. 190
Phone: +1 949-727-3800
City: Irvine
State: California
Zip Code: 92618
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Nissan Pilest is a leading, board-certified dermatologist with over 42 years of experience in corrective, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. The founder and medical director of Total Dermatology in Irvine, California, he has earned a reputation for his superior talent and deep understanding of the intricate science and artistry behind his craft.
“My patients trust me with their personal appearance,” says Dr. Pilest, “and it’s my privilege and duty to be sure I’m amply qualified to do the job as perfectly as possible!”
Equipped with the most advanced lasers, radiofrequency energy treatments, light systems, body shaping technologies, injectables, and a full range of chemical peels, Dr. Pilest’s practice offers patients from across Orange County a broad range of medical and cosmetic dermatology treatments, including CoolSculpting, Kybella, ThermiVa, Botox, Juvéderm, Cosmelan, platelet rich plasma (PRP), Fraxel, VBeam, and Thermage.
Dr. Pilest earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Named to the Circle of Excellence in Soft Tissue Fillers by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, Dr. Pilest is particularly renowned for his skills with injectables and dermal fillers. He is one of the three percent of physicians in the U.S. who qualify for Expert Injector status, an organization endorsed by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
A fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Pilest prides himself on staying on top of the latest technologies and techniques. As he explains, “A growing practice demands a growing doctor.” He holds Advanced Certification for Thermage and is a Fraxel Re:Store/Fraxel Re:Pair CO2 Laser Training Physician for Solta Medical Aesthetics.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Pilest works as an active Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of California Irvine and as an in-demand injectable and laser trainer for fellow physicians.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pilest has been recognized for his professional excellence by a number of organizations. He received the Top 100 Doctors Doctors’ Choice Award and was selected by the Orange County Medical Association as a Physician of Excellence.
Dr. Pilest is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS).
Consulting Fees: 100$
Consultation note: Consultation fee may be applied towards any treatment rendered within 30 days of visit.
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Available to any patient whom has never received Botox at our office before. Call for more details.
Offer #2: $150 Credit on Fraxel for Face
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: – Fraxel is the gold standard for acne scarring and an excellent procedure for sun damage. Enjoy $150 off your Fraxel treatment. Limited to one procedure. Applies to Fraxel DUAL or Fraxel Restore.
Offer #3: $150 Credit on Thermage 1200 P
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: – Take $150 off your Thermage skin tightening treatment. Applies to Thermage 1200 Pulse
Offer #4: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
- UCI
- Medical: MD, Dermatology from the University of Arkansas
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
(ABMSUID 304861)
Viewed: 3/24/2009
Day of birth
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/1946
Status Alive
Certification
American Board of Dermatology
Dermatology – General
Status: Certified ActiveLifetimeInitial Certification10/29/1979 –
Education: 1972 MD
(Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 190Irvine, CA 92618-3723 (United States)
GPS coordinates on map: 33.6628821,-117.7717073
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 33.6714,-117.7910004
Google plus: https://plus.google.com/108373709623744161363/posts?%20rel=author
- ArteFill
- Asclera
- AviClear
- Bellafill
- Belotero
- Blue Peel
- Botox
- Botox for Gummy Smile
- Botox for Hyperhidrosis
- Botox for Migraines
- Botox for TMJ
- Cheek Augmentation
- Chemical Peel
- Chin Filler
- Clear and Brilliant
- CO2 Laser
- CoolMini
- CoolSculpting
- Cosmelan
- Cryolipolysis
- Cyst Removal
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermaplaning
- DiamondGlow
- Dysport
- eMatrix
- EndyMed 3Deep
- Facial
- Fractional Laser
- Fraxel Laser
- Fraxel Repair
- GentleLase
- Glycolic Peel
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Hyaluronidase
- Isolaz
- Jeuveau
- Juvederm
- Kybella
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Laser Toenail Fungus Removal
- Latisse
- LED Light Therapy
- Lip Fillers
- Liquid Facelift
- Micro Botox
- Microdermabrasion
- Microneedling
- Microneedling RF
- Mole Removal
- Neocutis
- Nonsurgical Butt Lift
- Nonsurgical Facelift
- Nonsurgical Neck Lift
- Nonsurgical Nose Job
- NovaThreads
- Nutrafol
- O-Shot
- Pelleve
- Photodynamic Therapy
- PRP for Hair Loss
- PRP Injections
- Pulsed Dye Laser
- Qwo
- Radiesse
- Restylane
- Restylane Defyne
- Restylane Kysse
- Restylane Lyft
- Restylane Refyne
- Restylane Silk
- Retin-A
- Salicylic Peel
- Scar Removal
- Sclerotherapy
- Sculptra
- Silhouette InstaLift
- Silhouette Soft
- Skin Lightening
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tightening
- SkinCeuticals
- SkinMedica
- Smoothbeam Laser
- Spironolactone For Acne
- Subcision
- Tattoo Removal
- Tazorac
- TCA Peel
- Thermage
- Thermage FLX
- ThermiVa
- Thread Lift
- Vampire Facelift
- Vampire Facial
- Vbeam
- VI Peel
- Volbella
- Vollure
- Voluma
- Xeomin
- YAG Laser
- Zimmer ZWave
RealSelf Info
- Awards:
- Top Doc 2015 & 2016 Orange County Medical Association
- Expert Injector, 2014 – 2017
- Volunteer Appreciation Faculty of UCI
- Orange County Register and Coast Magazine Physicians of Excellence, 2015 – 2016
Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 44085
Answer count: 981
Review count: 29
1 star count: 1
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 2.2801858562382
Answer count last three months: 1
Photo and answer count last three months: 1
Anonymous votes: 133
Offer count: 4
Profile created: Jan 27, 2010
Profile modified: Jul 16, 2023
Profile photo modified: Jul 16, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://totaldermatology.com/index.php
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 18, 2022
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033
Locations
- Huntington Beach, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.6647,-118.0130005
- Irvine, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.6714,-117.7910004
- Laguna Beach, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.5414,-117.7600021
- Mission Viejo, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.6279,-117.651001
- Newport Beach, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.6213,-117.9309998
Latest ratings of treatments
- Cosmelan (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
- EndyMed 3Deep (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
- Restylane (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- CoolSculpting (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
- Fraxel Laser (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Fraxel Laser (Jan 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Latisse (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Chemical Peel (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Restylane (Apr 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Voluma (May 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Restylane (Apr 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Restylane (Jan 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Juvederm (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Laser Hair Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Skin Tightening (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Chemical Peel (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Lip Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox for Migraines (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Cosmelan (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 4/5Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
- Restylane (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Chemical Peel (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Restylane (Apr 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Latest Prices
Cosmelan Prices
- $899 – Oct 1, 2020
- $850 – Nov 4, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $899 – Oct 1, 2020
- $900 – Oct 1, 2020
- $900 – Oct 1, 2020
- $900 – Jan 26, 2014 – East Irvine, CA
- $900 – Jan 26, 2014 – East Irvine, CA
Botox Prices
- $300 – Sep 2023 – Irvine, CA
- $300 – Sep 2023 – Irvine, California
- $300 – Aug 2009 – Irvine, CA
- $300 – Apr 2009 – Irvine, California
Restylane Prices
- $901 – Jun 20, 2017 – Irvine, CA
- $770 – Apr 18, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Apr 14, 2015 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Jan 20, 2014 – Irvine, CA
- $901 – Jun 20, 2017 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Apr 14, 2015 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Jan 20, 2014 – Irvine, CA
- $770 – Apr 18, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $770 – Apr 18, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $770 – Apr 18, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $770 – Apr 18, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $901 – Jun 20, 2017 – Irvine, CA
- $770 – Apr 18, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $770 – Apr 18, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Apr 14, 2015 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Apr 14, 2015 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Apr 14, 2015 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Jan 20, 2014 – Irvine, CA
- $750 – Jan 20, 2014 – Irvine, CA
Fraxel Laser Prices
- $1000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Irvine, CA
- $1000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Irvine, CA
- $1000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Irvine, CA
- $1000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Irvine, CA
Other Prices
- $300 – Apr 24, 2015 – Irvine, CA
- $6000 – Sep 2023 – Irvine, CA
- $300 – Apr 24, 2015 – Irvine, CA
- $6000 – Oct 2021 – Irvine, CA
- $1000 – May 5, 2014 – Irvine, CA
Latisse Prices
- $130 – Sep 2023 – Irvine, California
- $130 – Mar 2016 – Irvine, California
- $130 – May 2011 – Irvine, California
- $130 – Apr 2010 – Irvine, California
Chemical Peel Prices
- $400 – Nov 8, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $400 – Nov 8, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $400 – Nov 8, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $400 – Nov 8, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $400 – Nov 8, 2013 – Irvine, CA
Voluma Prices
- $1000 – May 5, 2014 – Irvine, CA
- $1000 – May 5, 2014 – Irvine, CA
Juvederm Prices
- $650 – Nov 15, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $650 – Nov 15, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $650 – Nov 15, 2013 – Irvine, CA
- $650 – Nov 15, 2013 – Irvine, CA
Aquagold Prices
- $650 – Sep 1, 2016 – Irvine, CA
Injectable Fillers Prices
- $650 – Sep 1, 2016 – Irvine, CA
- $650 – Sep 1, 2016 – Irvine, CA
Practice Locations
Tue: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Special Offers
Start Time / End Time
Feb 15, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Apr 11, 2016 /
May 17, 2033
Apr 11, 2016 /
May 17, 2033
Jun 2, 2014 /
May 17, 2033
Doctor's answers
Sep 1, 2023
Regarding your question, one of the best treatments on the market for acne scars is Radiofrequency + Microneedling. We like to perform subcision before the treatment and finish the treatment with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma). We have found that a series of 3-6 of these treatments does a great job of smoothing out acne scars with very minimal pain or downtime.
Best...
May 11, 2023
Thank you for your question regarding the best treatment for marionette lines. At our practice we like to keep everything really natural. We like to combine tightening treatments like Thermage with Filler for your type of concerns, as it gives the face a nice lift and smooths out the lines that age us. Filler can be placed at 4 corners of the face to pull back and lift sagging skin, to naturally rejuvenate the look of the face. Then we can use a very thin filler to fill in any left...
May 11, 2023
Thank you for your question. Based upon the photo's you presented, there is hollowness that can be filled with a very light filler. We have a very special technique we use that just makes that hollow look more flush with the cheek. This is a very quick and easy procedure and the results are immediate.
I hope this helps.
Best,
Nissan Pilest, M.D.
Apr 12, 2023
Best of luck.
Nissan Pilest, M.D.
Apr 12, 2023
Best of luck.
Nissan Pilest, M.D.
Apr 12, 2023
Best,
Nissan Pilest, M.D.
Apr 12, 2023
Best of luck.
Regards,
Nissan Pilest, M.D.
Jan 9, 2023
Thank you for your question. We have a lot of patients with that concern and their are a couple of ways to improve this. Filler can be used in the cheek and the jaw to lift the face up and back. Thermage can tighten the skin and Emface can lift the face. We like all of these options and of course the best would be do a combination of both.
I hope that helps.
Best,
Total Dermatology
949-727-3800
Jan 9, 2023
Thank you for your question. I think a lot of people are curious about this as well. You already have beautiful and full lips. Using a thin filler like Restylane Silk, or Volbella can enhance your cupids bow and fill in the side that isn't as full when you smile. Make sure go to an expert injector as this is a very technical procedure.
I hope that helps.
Total Dermatology
949-727-3800
Jan 9, 2023
Thank you for your question. With regards to Botox vs. Jeuveau units, their ratio's are equivalent. For someone that doesn't have wrinkles and that is new to Botox or Jeuveau, we normally recommend 40-50 units for females and 50-70 units for males. We have them come back for a 2 week follow-up to see how they did and if they need more. You can always add more so we like to see how the effected area reacts first.
I hope that helps.
Best,
Total Dermatology
949-727-3800
Mar 18, 2022
Yes, based upon your photo's lip filler will enhance your lips making your face more proportional. There are a lot of lip fillers on the market that would be a great fit for you. Juvederm and Kysse are just a few that will give you a very natural enhancement that I think you would be pleased with. You will need to make sure to go to an expert injector and have realistic expectations of the final outcome.
Best of luck!
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