AVA MD: Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology - Santa Monica -  310-573-8064
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Ava Shamban, M.D.
2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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310-573-8064
About Dr. Shamban

Education:

Doctorate of Medicine
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

Residency
University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA.

Certifications:

Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology

Affiliations:

Member, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, American Society of Liposuction Surgery

General Information:

Laser Institute for Dermatology and European Skin Care is Santa Monica's premier medical center specializing in the treatment of acne, skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, and body contouring. Ava Shamban, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist and owner of the Laser Institute for Dermatology was a featured dermatologist on ABC television’s “Extreme Makeover”. Dr. Shamban considers herself a skin scientist, a participant in dermatological research, technology and product development for skin rejuvenation and the treatment of acne. She has extensive experience in the use of the latest laser and intense pulsed light procedures as well as administering filler and Botox injections. Dr. Shamban is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA. Located next to St. John’s hospital in Santa Monica, Dr. Shamban’s practice includes its own in-house medical day spa – Ava’s at the Laser Institute –and the Acne Treatment Center. Here, she and her highly-trained staff offer her patients customized skin care along with the most sophisticated advances in dermatology today.

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To best understand your treatment goals and objectives, it’s advisable to contact a physician and schedule an in-person consultation to discuss your fat removal needs. It is very difficult to know what you may or may not be suitable for over the phone. Information such as price and results cannot be clearly determine over the phone so you may need to go in for a consultation to fully understand your needs and what it may cost to achieve them. Call today for a consultation.

Services:

Ava Shamban, MD and her associates provide both cosmetic and classic dermatologic services at the Laser Institute for Dermatology and European Skin Care. All associates were specially selected for their medical abilities and performance training. Utilizing the most sophisticated techniques, treatments, lasers and light systems, for skin rejuvenation and maintenance, this practice is equipped with every advantage necessary for the resolution and prevention of acne. Full body screenings for precancerous and cancerous lesions are also available. Our services include:
• Injectables and fillers
• Sclerotherapy® To clear spider veins and broken capillaries on the legs
• Smartlipo LaserBodySculpting
• Isolaz® Laser For Acne
• Cynosure® To fade redness, age spots and spider veins and to tighten skin
• GentleLASE™ For hair removal
• IP/Photo Facial
• Fraxel® Laser (A Fractional Resurfacing Laser)
• Accent® To reduce cellulite
• Thermage® To firm skin laxity and wrinkled texture

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I have had age spots for as long as I can remember. One visit to Dr. Shamban's office and my skin never looked so good, so smooth and naturally beautiful. I have returned for the Thermage, which more>
Los Angeles, CA  June 11, 2009
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AVA MD: Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology - Santa Monica
Ava Shamban, M.D.
2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600E
Santa Monica, CA 90404

310-573-8064

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