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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
Everyone hates having stretch marks. They show up on our skin due to hormone changes during phases in our lives. These hormonal shifts may be due to events such as pregnancy, major weight loss or gain, puberty, even weight lifting all may contribute to the formation of stretch marks.

Skin with stretch marks looks very different from normal skin, the hallmark red or white lines which streak across our skin stand out greatly. What’s strange is that skin with stretch marks looks almost identical to normal, healthy skin under a microscope. The damaged elastin fiber proteins in the skin only make up about 4% of skin, though the appearance is much more significant.

Fortunately new lasers, such as Fraxel and Affirm, can help diminish some of the textural problems with stretch marks. Call to schedule an appointment today to learn more about laser treatment for stretch marks.
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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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The Patient’s Guide is the most respected online publication providing information about stretch marks, their causes, treatment, and laser therapy. Our mission is to provide you with unbiased, scientifically accurate information about striae and red skin lesions, as well as potential treatments. The information published on this site is written and provided by some of America’s foremost dermatologists and laser surgery experts.
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