NewBeauty® Featured DERMATOLOGIST

QUICK INFO

TYPE:DERMATOLOGIST•

OFFICE:LASER INSTITUTE FOR DERMATOLOGY / AVA MD•

CITY:SANTA MONICA•

STATE:CA

Dr. Ava Shamban

Contact Information

Primary Location

Secondary Location

DR. AVA SHAMBAN
2021 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Suite 600
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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310.828.2282

AVA MD
9915 South Santa Monica Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

www.shamban-md.com

Career Quick Glance

BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Dermatology

MEDICAL DEGREE
Case Western University

INTERNSHIP
Mt. Sinai Medical Center; Internal Medicine

RESIDENCY
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center

FELLOWSHIP
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

Acne and Acne Scar Treatment
Aesthetic Injectables
Facial Rejuvenation
General and Cosmetic Dermatology
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Resurfacing
MOHS Surgery
Tumescent Liposuction
Skin Tightening
Cellulite Treatment
Permanent Makeup

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Dermatology

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

International Society for Dermatologic Surgery

“You should never alter mother nature.”

Dr. Ava Shamban has appeared on shows like Extreme Makeover, Good Morning America, Extra, Oprah and E! Live From The Red Carpet, among others, for her one-on-one approach to beauty, skin-care, anti-ag ... more

Doctor Q&A

HOW HAS THE FIELD OF DERMATOLOGY EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS?

When I first started out, there were only three lasers on the market. Today, I offer about 19 laser and light-based treatments, making me more apt to pair each patient with the right technology.

IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU CONSERVATIVE?

I like to practice what I call “responsible aesthetics,” beginning with the epidermis and ending with the structural elements of the face. People should look natural and rested, but still maintain individuality.

WHAT IS YOUR MAIN GOAL WHEN TREATING PATIENTS?

I want to inspire happiness. If you look in the mirror and see something you don’t like, your self-esteem will suffer. The best compliment I can receive is when patients look in the mirror and can proudly say, “I am beautiful.”

WHAT ARE YOU BEST KNOWN FOR?

I’m best known for consistent results, and I regularly appear on television and in print. I’m also known for my skin-care line AVA MD, which was featured in People. However, my most memorable experience was participating in “Extreme Makeover.” I enjoy helping my patients reach their goals, and “Extreme Makeover” was a very informative experience for me. I discovered you can peel, laser and heal the skin very rapidly, with dramatic results.

What attracted you to dermatology?

I realized that dermatology offered the best combination of medicine and aesthetics.

Do you perform any pro bono work?

I believe in education for all and am therefore affiliated with the Santa Monica College Foundation. I am also involved with A Place Called Home for underprivileged youth.

Extreme Specialist™ Replenishment Complex

INSIDE INFORMATION

EXTREME MAKEOVER
Heal Your Skin: The Breakthrough Plan for Renewal Already available for pre-order on amazon.com, the upcoming book by Dr. Shamban is based on her extensive knowledge from more than 20 years of experience in dermatology. Heal Your Skin: The Breakthrough Plan for Renewal maps out specific skin-care regimens tailored to age, skin type and internal condition. “With this book, I wanted to empower readers with the information they need to look their best no matter how they feel,” Dr. Shamban says. It will cover everything from how to take care of your skin during pregnancy, menopause and heightened stress to at-home organic skin-care recipes and state-of-the-art dermatologic techniques. “It will be a complete skin-healing program that shows readers how to care for their skin inside and out,” says Dr. Shamban. “Life happens; it doesn’t have to show on your face.”

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