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Ava Shamban, M.D.
2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-573-8064
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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...
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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.
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology
Affiliations
Member, American Academy of Dermatology
Member, American Society of Liposuction Surgery
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.

Reducing the appearance of cellulite is one of the toughest goals to achieve in skin care. Millions of creams, treatments and lotions have been tried over the years, only to fail to make a dent in those unsightly dimples on our skin. Fortunately researchers have been hard at work on the tricky problem of cellulite. A number of new treatments are now available which target cellulite. Some use lasers to heat up the underlying skin, others use a form of mechanical message, while still other treatments aim to improve cellulite with radiofrequency energy. A number of new devices utilize a combination of all the above in an effort to improve cellulite as much as possible. Nothing yet is the perfect cure for cellulite, but these new technologies are often able to improve the appearance of it.

It’s important to understand the limitations of treating cellulite. If you go out looking for a ‘quick fix’, you are setting yourself for disappointment. If you are hoping to reduce the appearance of cellulite on your body, call today to schedule a consultation so a physician may sit down with you and discuss your options for treatment.
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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 tightens my skin, botox that I will never live without now. No more wrinkles on my forhead. I feel refreshed and rested looking all the time. Thank you so very much, Tracy
Los Angeles, CA  June 11, 2009
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Laser Institute for Dermatology
Ava Shamban, M.D.
2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-573-8064
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