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Dr. Ava Shamban

Dermatologist

Phone310.828.2282

Websiteavamd.com

Address

2021 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 600E, Santa Monica, 90404Map View

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Life happens—but it doesn't have to show on your skin.

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Philosophy

Many know Dr. Ava Shamban as the skin-care maven from Extreme Makeover or from her regular appearances on The Doctors. But this research scientist, author, business owner and supermom of three takes on a lot more than TV. Dr. Ava (as her patients like to call her) graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and serves as principal investigator for many clinical and FDA trials. At her state-of-the-art offices she offers patients customized plans and the latest technologies, including 24 different laser and light based devices to treat everything from excess sweat to acne to fine lines and wrinkles. Dr. Ava’s number one goal is to help patients live happier, more satisfied lives.

Education

Degree

MedicalCase Western University , Torrance, CA

Residency

ResidentHarbor-UCLA Medical Center , Torrance, CA

Fellowship

FellowHarbor-UCLA Medical Center , Torrance, CA

Credentials

Board Certification

American Board of Dermatology

Affiliation

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
International Society for Dermatologic Surgery

A Minute With

MY ULTIMATE SKIN-CARE ADVICE

Remember to always exfoliate

HOW I WOULD SPEND EXTRA TIME IN A DAY

I would hike every day and swim in the ocean

WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY PROFESSION

I love empowering women with confidence

MY OPERATING ROOM PLAYLIST

The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME

Quirky, adventurous, kind

THE FUTURE OF MY FIELD

Continued innovation of noninvasive treatments that halt the aging process

MY MOTTO

Many practices focus on “fixing” aesthetic challenges, I prefer to highlight the focal point of each patient’s beauty, which I call their “signature feature”

WHAT SETS MY PRACTICE APART

From injectables, to lasers, to body sculpting, to Mohs surgery—we offer it all

MY LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

SKINxFIVE (skin times five) is my new streamlined treatment center that offers five dermatologist-curated, technology-based services to help patients achieve their best skin ever. I designed these treatments, which can be found on my site SkinxFive.com, around the five stages of aging to take the guesswork out of skin care

WHAT ARE YOU BEST KNOWN FOR?

A comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation by correcting the “decade disconnect,” as I like to call it. I’m not going to give you one decade on your face and another on your hands. The appearance of your face should blend seamlessly with the condition of your neck, chest, arms and hands

WHAT NEW SERVICE ARE YOU EXCITED TO OFFER?

LADD—laser-assisted drug delivery. It’s a novel technique to deliver active ingredients into the skin where they’re needed the most, enabling a synergistic effect between the laser and advanced medication

WHY DO YOU EMPLOY A LESS-IS-MORE PHILOSOPHY?

I’m tired of seeing bizarre faces that look like they emerged from the witness protection program

HOW DOES YOUR STAFF ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE?

They are all trained to be an extension of my hand

MOST MEMORABLE PATIENT REACTIONS

Those who say to me, “That didn’t hurt!”

Services

Injectables: Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm Voluma®, Restylane®/ Bellafill®, Radiesse® / Sculptra®
Lasers: MiraDry®, Fraxel® Re:Store / DUAL, Clear + Brilliant®, SP Dynamis Pro Laser, PICO GenesisTM, enlightenTM / Morpheus8TM, VivaceTM RF Microneedling, Plasma Pen
Medical: Acne / Eczema, Mohs Surgery
Body Contouring: Ultherapy®, CoolSculpting®, Kybella®, Pellevé®
Spa: Facials / Peels, Microneedling, Cosmelan®
Sofwave® / ThermiVa®
PDO Threading
Silhouette InstaLift™
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Hair