Press

Read about the extensive coverage that Dr. Mest received in local and national press.

Dr Mest is a pioneer in the use of Sculptra. He was the principal investigator on the US clinical trial that lead to FDA approval. His expert opinion is frequently sought by the media.

TV Appearances

Dr. Mest demonstrates how Sculptra is applied -part 1 

Dr. Mest demonstrates how to apply Sculptra
Part 1

Dr. Mest demonstrates how to apply Sculptra - part 2 

Dr. Mest demonstrates how to apply Sculptra
Part 2

Dr. Mest shows before and after results for Sculptra on Discovery channel 

Dr. Mest shows before and after results for Sculptra. Discovery Channel

Dr. Mest as principal investigator for the FDA approval of Sculptra is intervewed 

Dr. Mest as principal investigator for the FDA approval of Sculptra is intervewed. ABC 7

Before and After Sculptra results. Interview on Channel 10Before and after Sculptra results. Interview for Channel 10

Silhouette Sutures procedure demonstrationSilhouette Sutures non-surgical facelift demonstration by Dr. Mest. Fox 11 News

Silhouette sutures demonstration by Dr. MestDr. Mest demonstrates the Silhouette Sutures procedure. KTLA News

Dr. Mest interviewed about Sculptra on Fox11 NewsDr. Mest performing a Sculptra treatment on Fox 11 News

 

Scientific Journals, Magazines and Newspapers

Sculptra Outcomes Reassuringly Good In Dark Skin Types

Dr. Mest in the pressBy Bruce Jancin. Global Medical News Network. February 2009

Facial Sculptra: Pearls for Avoiding Bumps And Nodules

Dr. Mest featured in the pressBruce Jancin. Global Medical News Network. February 2009

New Options in the Recognition and Treatment of Lipoatrophy with Volume Restoration

Dr. Mest on Lipoatrophy, Cosmetic Dermatology MagazineA Q&A at the ASCDAS 3rd annual meeting with Dr Mest. Cosmetic Dermatology Magazine, March 2005.

New Options in the Recognition and Treatment of Lipoatrophy with Volume Restoration

Dr. Mest on Lipoatrophy, Cosmetic Dermatology Magazine SuppplementA supplement to the Cosmetic Dermatology Magazine, Dr Mest. March 2005 issue.

Retreatment with Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid for HIV-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy

 

Poly-lactic acid for facial lipoatrophy24-Month Extension of the Blue Pacific Study by Douglas R Mest, MD and Gail M Humble, MD.

The safety and efficacy of Poly-L-Lactic Acid injections in persons with HIV-Associated lipoatrophy

Safety and Efficacy of Poly-L-Lactic acid for LipoatrophyThe US Experience. By Dr Mest and Dr Humble. ASDS Magazine, Nov 2006.

Soft tissue augmentation with facial fillers

Soft tissue augmentation with Sculptra and with siliconeSoft tissue augmentation with Sculptra and Soft tissue augmentation with silicone. Abstracts written by Dr Humble and Dr Mest, published in the May 2004 issue of Facial Plastic Surgery.

Saving Face with Sculptra

Dr. Mest featured in the pressBy Dr Mest and Dr Humble, on the FDA approved Sculptra for the correction of HIV associated lipoatrophy. IN Magazine, Sept 2004 issue.

Treating Lipoatrophy with a new filler: A look at successful patient cases

Treating lipoatrophy with a new fillerWritten by Dr Humble and Dr Mest – Skin & Aging Magazine June 2004.

The Experts Speak on Lipo: veteran docs share their frontline observations

 

Dr. Mest - expert answers on LipoatrophyDr Mest, facial lipoatrophy expert, answers POZ magazine in this issue focused on living with lipo. POZ magazine Special Edition, Fall 2004.

FDA Panel recommends approval of Sculptra for treating HIV-related facial lipoatrophy

FDA panel recommends approval of SculptraCosmetic Surgery Times, May 2004. Dr Mest, review panel member.

Time for a Radiance smile?

Dr. Mest featured in the pressAn article on Radiance filler for facial lines and lip augmentation, by Dr Humble and Dr Mest. Easy Reader South Bay’s weekly magazine.

Protect your skin from sun damage

Dr. Mest featured in the pressBy Dr Mest, on the importance of using a sunscreen and the different types of sunscreen available. Palos Verdes Style Magazine. Aug/Sep 2001.

Take this mug and stuff it

Fillers available to treat Lipoatrophy, including SculptraAn article on the various fillers available to correct facial lipoatrophy, including New Fill Sculptra, Fascian and Cymetra. POZ, May 2003.

Coming Soon: FDA ponders approval for New-Fill

FDA ponders approval for New-FillSpecial Report on soft-tissue augmentation. Dermatology Times, September 2003.

Facial Wasting

Facial wasting: treatments for lipdystrophyA report on the use of New-Fill as a treatment for Lipodystrophy in a clinical trial by Dr Mest. Dermatology Times February 2003 issue, by Suzette Hills.