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TOTAL DERMATOLOGY OFFICE AND MEDICAL SUPPORT STAFF

MARIAH DANNENHOLD – PRACTICE MANAGER, Irvine

MARIAH DANNENHOLD PRACTICE MANAGER

Mariah joined Total Dermatology in 2009 and has been in Business Management since 2005. She has found success in many of her endeavors starting in athletics, winning the Division 1 National Championship in 1998 at Long Beach State. Mariah took her team-building skills into her business management career. She was promoted to the Director of Sylvan Learning Center and after only being there a year, was honored as “The Center of the Year” out of over 1,200 centers in the country.

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Favorite Product: Brightening Cream 2 (8% HQ)
Favorite Treatment: Restylane Under Eye
Favorite Filler: Voluma
What bothers you most about your skin? My Melasma
Favorite Skin Care Tip: Use sunscreen SPF 50 or higher every day.
Favorite Trait of Dr. Pilest: Hard to just pick just one. We have worked together going on 9 years and he is a wonderful boss, mentor, and friend.

JAYCI MIYAMOTO – ASSISTANT MANAGER, Irvine

JAYCI MIYAMOTO ASSISTANT MANAGER

Jayci initially joined our practice as our photo technician/videographer and quickly demonstrated her ability to pretty much do everything! She has become a key member of our team, routinely training new employees, managing schedules, assisting with patients and juggling all the tasks with what can only be described as boundless energy, perpetual enthusiasm, and total competence.

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Favorite Product: Retinol 5x
Favorite Treatment: Restylane Under Eye
Favorite Filler: Restylane
What bothers you most about your skin? Redness
Favorite Skin Care Tip: Take the products down to your neck.
Favorite Trait of Dr. Pilest: His adventurous fashion sense.

SANDRA TURNER – LVN, Irvine

SANDRA TURNER LVN

Sandra Turner, our Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), has brought some exceptional experience to Total Dermatology – 6 years in Vascular and General Surgery, 12 years in Plastic Surgery, and 4 years in Hospice Care. Her combined experiences have given her unique skills in skin care, post-surgical care, and even therapeutic massage.

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Favorite Product: Brightening C + E Serum
Favorite Treatment: Intensif
Favorite Filler: Voluma
What bothers you most about your skin? Acne Scars
Favorite Skin Care Tip: Always use Medical Grade products instead of over-the-counter.
Favorite Trait of Dr. Pilest: He is a great educator and has an exceptional hand technique. Not to mention he is very stylish.

JESSICA MCCULLOUGH – LVN, Irvine

JESSICA MCCULLOUGH LVN

Jessica has recently rejoined the team after completing school to become an LVN. In addition to her original roles, she has begun assisting Dr. Pilest in the back office. Jessica feels having both her esthetician license and nursing degree has made her more well-rounded and confident, and she is excited to further her career in an industry she truly loves.

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Favorite Product: SkinCeuticals Sunblock
Favorite Treatment: Restylane Under Eye Treatment
Favorite Filler: Restylane
What bothers you most about your skin? Uneven tone and pigment.
Favorite Skin Care Tip: Exfoliate weekly.
Favorite Trait of Dr. Pilest: He is a great educator, and has great style.

MARIA DEZONIA – BACK OFFICE ASSISTANT, Irvine

MARIA DEZONIA BACK OFFICE ASSISTANT

Maria is our Physician-Mentored Front and Back Office Administrator. Maria has worked side by side with Dr. Pilest for over 20 years after switching gears from a pursuit in the Dental field to Dermatology. Her long-term experience makes her an invaluable asset and patient advocate. Maria’s fluency in Spanish is a tremendous advantage for Spanish speaking patients.

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Favorite Product: Complete Eye Repair Cream
Favorite Treatment: Hair Laser
Favorite Filler: Restylane for under the eye.
What bothers you most about your skin? Sunspots (too much fun spots)
Favorite Skin Care Tip: Drink lots of water and use green tea in am and Retinol in the pm.
Favorite Trait of Dr. Pilest: He is a perfectionist, loves to teach, and is very stylish.

SARAH PILEST HASHEMI – SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, Irvine

SARAH PILEST HASHEMI SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Sarah, Dr. Pilest’s daughter, began working for her father back when she was in college. Sarah started the first Total Dermatology webpage with her own two hands. She continues working as a Marketing Consultant and now is responsible for all Social Media advertising and marketing.

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Favorite Product: Daily Bio Repair Serum
Favorite Treatment: Silkpeel
Favorite Filler: Botox
What bothers you most about your skin? Dryness and wrinkles around the eyes and redness.
Favorite Skin Care Tip: Use toner
Favorite Trait of Dr. Pilest: He really knows how to make me laugh.

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JESSICA GONZALEZ R.N.

PATIENT REVIEWS

We love our patients at Total Dermatology! Read what our satisfied patients have to say about their experiences with Dr. Pilest and our team.

“The staff is amazing and sweet. Professional, kind, prompt, and the best service. I will only get my Juvederm and lip injections here!”

— Priscilla S.

“Dr. Pilest is the best injector in Orange County. Obviously, no one likes needles, but he makes getting a little botox painless. I make the drive all the way from L.A. just to see him and his amazing staff.”

— Kay S.

“I have been coming here for about 5-6 months and the service is amazing. All staff members are very welcoming. They have helped with my skin so much. I totally recommend them.”

— Victoria L.

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*Individual Results May Vary

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When it comes to your skin and your health, it really is all about what’s best for you. Total Dermatology understands this, which is why we offer versatile treatments with experienced and highly trained aesthetic professionals led by Dr. Nissan Pilest. Your Total Dermatology transformation awaits.

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