1. Seasoned Dermatologist Nissan Pilest of
Irvine, CA joins SDS Clinical Trials as Clinical Investigator for
Dermatology Division
A new dermatology division is being added to the slate of SDS Clinical Trials. Nissan Pilest, Medical
Director of Total Dermatology in Irvine, Ca, will be a primary investigative physician upon the division
launch.
Well known Orange County Dermatologist and Laser Physician, Nissan Pilest, has been selected by SDS Clinical
Trials located in California to participate in their newly developed Dermatology Division. Physician clinical
investigators play a pivotal role in the development of drugs, therapies and medical devices used to combat
disease, treat chronic and degenerative diseases, and improve the health of people throughout the world.
We're delighted Dr. Pilest has agreed to
join us in this expansion of our clinical
trial outreach. His reputation in Southern
California, combined with his long term
expertise in all dermatological processes
were part of our selection criteria. We feel
fortunate to have such an esteemed
physician to participate in our forthcoming
trials.
Dr. Pilest , a Board Certified Dermatologist, will carry out the trials at his medical and cosmetic dermatology clinic,
Total Dermatology, located in central Irvine. His 30 year career in dermatological surgery, medical dermatology
and cosmetic anti-aging brought him to the attention of SDS Clinical Trials administrator Nanci Hook-Seid. "We're
delighted Dr. Pilest has agreed to join us in this expansion of our clinical trial outreach. His reputation in Southern
California, combined with his long term expertise in all dermatological processes were part of our selection
criteria. We feel fortunate to have such an esteemed physician to participate in our forthcoming trials."
Dr. Pilest treats a multi-ethnic patient population, making him perfectly situated to be able to select a true cross
section of patients who may qualify for the various clinical trials launched through SDS.
"This is a great opportunity not only for me, but for my patients," said Dr. Pilest. "To be among the first to benefit
from the newest drug and devise research potentially will assist all of the clinical trial patients to reach better
levels of skin health and appearance much faster.

2. It often takes close to 10 years' of controlled studies before an FDA approval is given. If my enrolled patients can
be the first to experience a new solution, then that makes my job all the more satisfying."
Dr. Pilest is well known throughout Orange County as one of the more experienced laser physicians in the
dermatology field with experience spanning more than 30 years. He is a first level trainer for the Fraxel Repair
CO2 resurfacing laser and a frequent speaker for Candela Laser on their full line of lasers including the top tiered
GentleMax laser. Dr. Pilest also trains other physicians in the advanced injection techniques of Allergan products
Juvederm and Botox, is on the Medical Education Faculty for Bioform's Radiesse long term dermal filler and also
is a physician trainer for Restylane and Perlane and the new neurotoxin Dysport.