For a face lift in a jar, patients at both my Beverly Hills and Santa Monica practices love this Revival Masque from Environ! It enhances skin’s overall appearance and resilience – leaving it looking younger, smoother and more hydrated! To purchase, click here. Harness the power of Vitamin C to achieve clear and smooth skin –…
Do you have a pimple that seemed to have popped up out of nowhere? Don’t panic! Instead, try a paste made of aspirin and water as a highly-effective, fast-acting spot treatment. To do, crush 1 aspirin and mix it with 1 tbsp of water. Apply to the pimple and leave overnight! Have you ever heard…
If you’re pregnant and experiencing breakouts, it can be hard to know what products are safe and effective. To make it easier, my friends at HEALTH came up with a list of safe ingredients, and asked for my input. We all know that honey is a great natural sweetener, but did you know it’s also anti-inflammatory…
Great sleep is an important component of a great skin care regimen! If you get enough rest, go to bed early and sleep 8 hours, your skin and body will thank you for it. Getting a lot of sleep leads to less wrinkles because your skin has more time to repair itself. For another tip…
If wrinkle-reducing products don’t give you the skin you want, Pellevé RF Wrinkle Reduction is an amazing, non-invasive option! Pellevé uses breakthrough radiofrequency technology to gradually heat and energize dermal tissue with electromagnetic waves, causing collagen and elastin formation. As new collagen and elastin are formed in the treated tissues, the skin gradually becomes tighter,…
When you stick to your skin care routine, your skin will look better with each new day. Your skin protects your most valuable assets everyday – reward it! When you look good, you feel even better! Love yourself first. It’s important to put yourself first at some point in the day. You deserve to have…
As great as sugar tastes, it’s extremely destructive to your skin. A spike in your blood sugar levels can leave too much sugar circulating in your body, resulting in glycation. Glycation is the process where a sugar molecule is added to collagen and elastin fibers – proteins which surround skin cells. This makes the collagen…
Strength training doesn’t just give you great muscle definition, it also gives you great skin! While cardio builds up the strength of your internal systems, strength training builds your muscles by working them against force. It manages blood sugar, reducing the need for insulin and storing energy in the muscles instead of fatty tissues. Strength…
Dr. Shamban and the skincare experts at Ava MD pride themselves on working closely with each and every patient to meet their aesthetic and medical dermatology needs. No matter if someone needs to learn more about preventing sun damage, wants to find out what laser treatment is perfect for them, or if they want to…
Spoiler alert! Everyone has struggled with body insecurities to some degree. At Ava MD, we understand how hard it can be. Sometimes we don’t feel comfortable in the skin we’re in. Sometimes it can be difficult to handle cosmetic concerns on your own, but, thankfully, working with professionals to clear your skin is exciting and…
With so many cosmetic and medical dermatology treatments out there, it can be difficult to narrow down which one is right for you and the clinic that will treat you. The hard part is over–you’ve chosen to Ava MD to take care of all your skincare needs. Ava MD offers patient-centered treatments. We are here…
Having a good fitness routine isn’t just good for your general health; it can also help prevent signs of premature aging and keep your skin looking great! In today’s blog, we’ll be going over some things you can do in the gym or at home to help boost your skin’s appearance all over your body.…