Medical Expertise of Dr. Lisa Benest, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Lisa Benest, MD
Lisa Benest, MD, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist providing care to patients in the Burbank, CA area at Advanced Dermatology Center.
Dr. Benest has been in private practice for over 15 years, specializing in general and cosmetic dermatology, as well as skin cancer surgery.
Dr. Benest is known for her holistic and nutritional approach to medicine, as well as her friendly and personal care.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Tips & Wisdom
Acne Treatment with Topical Retinoids
Topical Retinoids (vitamin A related creams) play an integral role in the treatment and also prevention of acne. The most well known retinoid is Retin A®, now available as a generic. Many other brands are available, all of them by prescription. These include Differin®, Epiduo®, Tazorac®, Ziana® (which combines a retinoid with a topical antibiotic), Tretin-X®, and a few others.The over the counter retinol is much weaker than prescription retinoids, because the retinol must get absorbed into the...
Topical Retinoids (vitamin A related creams) play an integral role in the treatment and also prevention of acne. The most well known retinoid is Retin A®, now available as a generic. Many other brands are available, all of them by prescription. These include Differin®, Epiduo®, Tazorac®, Ziana® (which combines a retinoid with a topical antibiotic), Tretin-X®, and a few others.The over the counter retinol is much weaker than prescription retinoids, because the retinol must get absorbed into the...
Bleach Baths for Atopic Dermatitis
I do not recommend bleach baths for atopic dermatitis. The rationale for bleach baths (very dilute bleach in the bathtub) is that the bleach helps to kill the bacteria on the skin. This does seem to work, but I believe it is toxic. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can get very itchy, and due to scratching, the skin can get secondarily infected with bacteria. This infection tends to flare the rash and make it worse.I prefer to have patients sprinkle 5-10 drops of pure essential lavender oil in the bat...
I do not recommend bleach baths for atopic dermatitis. The rationale for bleach baths (very dilute bleach in the bathtub) is that the bleach helps to kill the bacteria on the skin. This does seem to work, but I believe it is toxic. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can get very itchy, and due to scratching, the skin can get secondarily infected with bacteria. This infection tends to flare the rash and make it worse.I prefer to have patients sprinkle 5-10 drops of pure essential lavender oil in the bat...
The Acne Diet Connection
Most of us can relate to acne—who hasn’t had it to some degree. However, unlike many of us who outgrow it in our teens, about fifty percent of individuals with acne still suffer well into adulthood and sometimes even in our older years. While many treatments—ranging from cleansers to creams to pills—help clear our skin, some individuals do not adequately respond to therapy. We know that with acne, the skin cells become stickier and block the pores, excessiv...
Most of us can relate to acne—who hasn’t had it to some degree. However, unlike many of us who outgrow it in our teens, about fifty percent of individuals with acne still suffer well into adulthood and sometimes even in our older years. While many treatments—ranging from cleansers to creams to pills—help clear our skin, some individuals do not adequately respond to therapy. We know that with acne, the skin cells become stickier and block the pores, excessiv...
Adults Acne Treatment
While it is true that acne most commonly appears during the teenage years, it is just as true that a large percentage of individuals suffer from adult acne. In fact, figures show that as much as 25 percent of men and 50 percent of women in their twenties up to their fifties still experience pimple flare-ups. Adult acne can have just as much negative psychological effects as adolescent acne — perhaps even more so. The stress of having a career or raising a family is bad enough. Having ...
While it is true that acne most commonly appears during the teenage years, it is just as true that a large percentage of individuals suffer from adult acne. In fact, figures show that as much as 25 percent of men and 50 percent of women in their twenties up to their fifties still experience pimple flare-ups. Adult acne can have just as much negative psychological effects as adolescent acne — perhaps even more so. The stress of having a career or raising a family is bad enough. Having ...
Treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer
The most common methods for removing basal cell carcinoma (BCCs) are surgical excision (cutting it out) and curettage and desiccation (C&D) (scraping and burning). Larger skin cancers and difficult to treat areas, such as the nose and other areas of the face, would be the likeliest candidates for Mohs Surgery The major advance in treating BCCs is the use of topical immune system booster, imiquimod for skin cancer. I have had very good success with many skin cancers using this Zyclar...
The most common methods for removing basal cell carcinoma (BCCs) are surgical excision (cutting it out) and curettage and desiccation (C&D) (scraping and burning). Larger skin cancers and difficult to treat areas, such as the nose and other areas of the face, would be the likeliest candidates for Mohs Surgery The major advance in treating BCCs is the use of topical immune system booster, imiquimod for skin cancer. I have had very good success with many skin cancers using this Zyclar...
Wrinkle Treatment Options
Who doesn’t love a baby’s skin – so soft, smooth and perfect. But as we grow, our skin loses that perfection of youth and reflects our life experiences. Wrinkles, age spots and saggy skin can be signs of wisdom and experience, but they can also make us look older than we care to appear. The good news is that today we have more and more non-surgical alternatives that help us to look - and feel - younger. Additionally, non-surgical procedures have minimal recovery times, and can ...
Who doesn’t love a baby’s skin – so soft, smooth and perfect. But as we grow, our skin loses that perfection of youth and reflects our life experiences. Wrinkles, age spots and saggy skin can be signs of wisdom and experience, but they can also make us look older than we care to appear. The good news is that today we have more and more non-surgical alternatives that help us to look - and feel - younger. Additionally, non-surgical procedures have minimal recovery times, and can ...
Restylane® with Lisa Benest M.D.
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Restylane Restylane smooths out folds and wrinkles and increases lip volume by adding a material that is naturally produced in the body. The result are in...
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Restylane Restylane smooths out folds and wrinkles and increases lip volume by adding a material that is naturally produced in the body. The result are in...
Skin Cancer Tips with Lisa Benest M.D.
The skin is more than just a pretty face – it is the body’s largest organ. It protects the body against heat, sunlight, injury and infection. Over time, exposure to ultraviolet rays (from the sun or indoor tanning) can damage the skin, causing wrinkles, blotchiness and sagging. This exposure results in premature aging and about 90 percent of all skin cancers. Following these steps can help you achieve and maintain beautiful skin throughout your life: 1. DRINK MORE WATER Drink at ...
The skin is more than just a pretty face – it is the body’s largest organ. It protects the body against heat, sunlight, injury and infection. Over time, exposure to ultraviolet rays (from the sun or indoor tanning) can damage the skin, causing wrinkles, blotchiness and sagging. This exposure results in premature aging and about 90 percent of all skin cancers. Following these steps can help you achieve and maintain beautiful skin throughout your life: 1. DRINK MORE WATER Drink at ...
Spider Veins at Lisa Benest M.D.
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Spider Vein Removal Unsightly spider veins can be removed easily and safely with injection sclerotherapy or laser light. Spider veins can be eradicated sa...
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Spider Vein Removal Unsightly spider veins can be removed easily and safely with injection sclerotherapy or laser light. Spider veins can be eradicated sa...
Patient Education Resources
BOTOX COSMETIC® for DYNAMIC WRINKLING
WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN? It is a toxin secreted by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It can cause severe problems if ingested or injected in high doses. It has been used for decades to relieve muscle spasms associated with stroke or paralysis, and for the treatment of strabismus (when one of the eye muscles is overactive and pulling the eyeball in a skewed way so that a person looks cross-eyed and can’t control it.) The purified protein called BOTOX COSMETIC® is a highly regulate...
WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN? It is a toxin secreted by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It can cause severe problems if ingested or injected in high doses. It has been used for decades to relieve muscle spasms associated with stroke or paralysis, and for the treatment of strabismus (when one of the eye muscles is overactive and pulling the eyeball in a skewed way so that a person looks cross-eyed and can’t control it.) The purified protein called BOTOX COSMETIC® is a highly regulate...
Chemical Peels at Lisa Benest M.D.
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Chemical Peels Chemical peels can enhance your appearance by reducing blotchy and uneven pigmentation, fine lines and renewing sun-damaged cells. We special...
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Chemical Peels Chemical peels can enhance your appearance by reducing blotchy and uneven pigmentation, fine lines and renewing sun-damaged cells. We special...
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) with Lisa Benest M.D.
Improving one’s appearance can promote an inner confidence that projects a more positive image to the world. Whether restoring a more youthful look to your skin, getting a laser treatment for those annoying little wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or getting rid of embarrassing acne, we can help you. Photo-Rejuvenation (IPL) Restore a natural youthful beauty to your skin with no “downtime”. This treatment stimulates the growth of collagen & elastin which gives the skin a...
Improving one’s appearance can promote an inner confidence that projects a more positive image to the world. Whether restoring a more youthful look to your skin, getting a laser treatment for those annoying little wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or getting rid of embarrassing acne, we can help you. Photo-Rejuvenation (IPL) Restore a natural youthful beauty to your skin with no “downtime”. This treatment stimulates the growth of collagen & elastin which gives the skin a...
Juvederm® with Lisa Benest M.D.
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Juvederm Juvederm Ultra Plus injectable gel is produced through Hylacross technology creating a smooth consistency gel which is a primary factor in the long...
Smooth away the lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you feel. Our friendly and experience nurses will create an individualized skin care plan specifically designed for your skin type. Our aesthetician has been mentioned in many articles as “...the best facial I ever had.” Come in and experience this for yourself. Juvederm Juvederm Ultra Plus injectable gel is produced through Hylacross technology creating a smooth consistency gel which is a primary factor in the long...
Laser and Light Therapies for Acne with Lisa Benest M.D.
Improving one’s appearance can promote an inner confidence that projects a more positive image to the world. Whether restoring a more youthful look to your skin, getting a laser treatment for those annoying little wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or getting rid of embarrassing acne, we can help you. Laser Treatment for Active Acne & Acne Scars Unlike other therapies that address bacterial symptoms only, this treatment targets the source of acne – overactive oil glands. The Sm...
Improving one’s appearance can promote an inner confidence that projects a more positive image to the world. Whether restoring a more youthful look to your skin, getting a laser treatment for those annoying little wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or getting rid of embarrassing acne, we can help you. Laser Treatment for Active Acne & Acne Scars Unlike other therapies that address bacterial symptoms only, this treatment targets the source of acne – overactive oil glands. The Sm...
Laser Hair Removal with Lisa Benest M.D.
Improving one’s appearance can promote an inner confidence that projects a more positive image to the world. Whether restoring a more youthful look to your skin, getting a laser treatment for those annoying little wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or getting rid of embarrassing acne, we can help you. Laser Hair Removal Our hair removal system is performed with a non-invasive, gentle laser light, specifically designed to eliminate hair permanently from all parts of the body. Highly contr...
Improving one’s appearance can promote an inner confidence that projects a more positive image to the world. Whether restoring a more youthful look to your skin, getting a laser treatment for those annoying little wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or getting rid of embarrassing acne, we can help you. Laser Hair Removal Our hair removal system is performed with a non-invasive, gentle laser light, specifically designed to eliminate hair permanently from all parts of the body. Highly contr...
Sunscreens - Overview
Sunscreens are an essential tool for preventing skin aging and skin cancers. Sun damaged skin shows wrinkling, is less elastic and sags as well as appears sallow and leathery. In addition, broken blood vessels and even blackheads may form. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are non-visible rays transmitted from the sun. Those UV rays that reach the earth’s surface are divided into UV-A and UV-B, depending on their wavelength size. UVA and UVB radiation irreversibly damages our skin and an effective ...
Sunscreens are an essential tool for preventing skin aging and skin cancers. Sun damaged skin shows wrinkling, is less elastic and sags as well as appears sallow and leathery. In addition, broken blood vessels and even blackheads may form. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are non-visible rays transmitted from the sun. Those UV rays that reach the earth’s surface are divided into UV-A and UV-B, depending on their wavelength size. UVA and UVB radiation irreversibly damages our skin and an effective ...
Education & Training
- Residency: New York Medical College
- Internship: VA Medical Center
- Medical School: University of California Irvine School of Medicine