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
Scientific Journals, Magazines and Newspapers
Sculptra Outcomes Reassuringly Good In Dark Skin TypesBy Bruce Jancin. Global Medical News Network. February 2009 |
Facial Sculptra: Pearls for Avoiding Bumps And NodulesBruce Jancin. Global Medical News Network. February 2009 |
New Options in the Recognition and Treatment of Lipoatrophy with Volume RestorationA 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 RestorationA supplement to the Cosmetic Dermatology Magazine, Dr Mest. March 2005 issue. |
Retreatment with Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid for HIV-Associated 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 lipoatrophyThe US Experience. By Dr Mest and Dr Humble. ASDS Magazine, Nov 2006. |
Soft tissue augmentation with facial fillers
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Saving Face with SculptraBy 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 casesWritten by Dr Humble and Dr Mest – Skin & Aging Magazine June 2004. |
The Experts Speak on Lipo: veteran docs share their frontline observationsDr 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 lipoatrophyCosmetic Surgery Times, May 2004. Dr Mest, review panel member. |
Time for a Radiance smile?An 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 damageBy 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 itAn 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-FillSpecial Report on soft-tissue augmentation. Dermatology Times, September 2003. |
Facial WastingA 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. |