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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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