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Paul L. Hester

MD, FAARFM, ABAARM

Top 10 Injector in Kentucky
Be Medispa · Lexington, Kentucky

About Paul L. Hester

Dr. Paul L. Hester, MD, MBA, is a recognized leader in non-surgical medical aesthetics and the co-founder (with Chasity Hester, PA-C) of Be Medispa in Lexington, Kentucky, established in 2004 as Kentucky's first medical spa. Both are University of Kentucky graduates with over 25 years of medical careers. He won the National Aesthetic Awards for Best Non-Surgical Body Shaping Enhancement in both 2021 and 2022 for his work with BodyTite. The practice was named Gold Best of Lexington Winner in the Med-Spa category in 2022 and has been recognized as a Merz Center of Excellence. In 2024, he and Chasity were among only 22 U.S. providers invited by Merz Aesthetics to attend the exclusive Kate Goldie Experience in England for advanced regenerative aesthetics training. They are nationally recognized trainers in injectables and facial rejuvenation, hosting Merz Center of Excellence training sessions at their Lexington practice. The practice averages 150,000 units of neurotoxin per year, 4,200 syringes of filler annually, and 600 microneedling sessions yearly. He has over 7,800 Facebook followers. He specializes in BodyTite, FaceTite, Mixto laser resurfacing (fractional CO2), Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, bio-stimulators, skin tightening, laser hair removal, body contouring, Votiva, and regenerative aesthetics.

What Sets Them Apart

Founder of Kentucky's first medical spa (2004)
Triple board certifications (ABFM + ABAARM + ABOIM)
One of 22 U.S. providers invited to the Kate Goldie Regenerative Aesthetics Experience by Merz Aesthetics (Cotswolds
England
2024)
2021 and 2022 back-to-back National Aesthetic Award wins for Best Non-Surgical Body Shaping Enhancement
Co-founded with Chasity Hester
PA-C (board certified 1995
national trainer for Galderma and Merz)

Recognition History

2026

Top 10 Injector in Kentucky

Elite Aesthetics Guide 2026

Independently Evaluated & Recognized