Dr. Ava Shamban and her professional staff at AVA MD are proud to offer a wide array of solutions for improving the appearance of your lines and wrinkles. These may include dermal fillers, botulinum toxins and other injectable products. The face is one of the first places to begin to show your true age –…
Eczema is an incredibly common dermatological condition. Eczema affects millions of Americans every year, including both infants and adults. While eczema can only be diagnosed by a physician, it is not difficult to spot. Eczema is characterized by itchy and red scaly patches that appear on your skin and does not subside easily. Your physician…
If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer it is likely that you’ve heard of the term “Mohs” as a potential treatment for your cancer. Mohs micrographic surgery is an innovative procedure that combines surgical treatment to remove your cancer as well as on-site pathology services to ensure that every cancerous cell has been removed before…
Laser hair removal is one of the most popular elective procedures on the market today. In fact, many patients who have never considered a cosmetic treatment before have visited AVA MD in search of permanent removal of their unwanted facial or body hair. Laser hair removal is completely safe when performed by a trained and…
Do you sweat on your hands, feet or under your arms to a level that makes you feel self-conscious or worried during professional and social interactions? While sweating is a normal function of life, it should not exceed an amount that cannot be addressed through use of antiperspirant during normal, non-athletic activities. If your sweating…
Rosacea is a condition that affects millions of Americans every year. It often appears as redness and inflammation of the skin on the face and is frequently mistaken by patients for sunburn or adult acne. This means that millions more may suffer from this skin disease and not even realize it. Rosacea is a chronic…
Dr. Ava Shamban sees both male and female patients in her office frequently of varied backgrounds and health histories. Many visit AVA MD in pursuit of cosmetic correction to their face or body. Dr. Shamban and her experienced staff understand that the decision to cosmetically improve your appearance can be an investment in both your…
Unfortunately acne continues to plague millions of Americans all the way into adulthood. If you find yourself still fighting with blemishes, redness and irritation perhaps you should consider professional acne treatment today. Many AVA MD patients arrive in our office only after spending countless hours and dollars attempting at home acne removal with over the…
We have all heard that long term exposure to the sun can cause burns, peeling and even skin cancer. But did you realize that the sun’s rays could cause extensive cosmetic damage to your skin as well as premature aging? As you grow older it is likely that you have started to notice more freckles…
Are you tired of the wrinkles and folds on your face that make you look older than your real age? Do you want to look vibrant without going under the knife? Are you looking for a minimally invasive procedure that can soften wrinkles and folds? At AVA MD, we can help you achieve all those…
Melanoma Figures A few weeks ago, an article online caught my eye and broke my heart, ‘Melanoma Rising Among Middle-Aged Women’. It noted that the number of cases of melanoma–the potentially fatal and most dangerous form of skin cancer–in people between 40 and 60 has increased almost eight-fold in the last 40 years with the…
When you get older, elastin and collagen in the skin break down quicker than your body’s ability to build them. As a result, your skin loses elasticity and sags. Sun exposure and stress also contribute to sagging skin as well as the formation of wrinkles. Thermage, a form of non-invasive skin treatment, is available in…
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