Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, drug target therapy and radiation may cause side effects on the skin, most commonly severe dryness, sensitivity, allergic reactions, flushing, hyperpigmentation, photosensitivity and folliculitis. Listen to your body, and describe any skin changes to your doctor. Chemotherapy comprises your skin structure, so take extra care to follow our tips below.…
Beyond just looking better, Sheila FELT better and happier after her Dream Makeover. In her words, she describes the impact it had on her well-being. Enter our Go After Your Dreams contest by October 31 to be the lucky winner of our next Dream Makeover! “I never thought that I could look this good again.…
Hear Dr. Ava describe in her words why she’s walking 39 miles in this weekend’s Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara: “I’ve experienced several cases in my professional career that have moved me. I’ve had patients come in as mere shadows of the vibrant women I’d known for years; you could see the…
Sheila always felt “…much younger than I look–which seems so unfair! Years of sun damage, acne scars and smoking in my 20’s have taken their toll, even though I’ve lived a healthy lifestyle for the past thirty years.” The hormonal changes of menopause also made Sheila’s skin prone to dryness, discoloration, and loss of volume.…
Enter our Go After Your Dreams contest for the month of September to win a Dream Makeover with the cosmetic treatments you always wanted and products from Dr. Ava’s skin care collection! We want YOUR success stories—how did a recent non-invasive cosmetic treatment*—such as an aesthetic treatment, laser procedure, or filler treatment—help you to not…
Brown spots and dry skin. Wrinkles that seemed to multiply overnight. Sagging skin and droopy features. Sheila thought that she had to live with what she saw in the mirror at midlife—the inevitable signs of age, gravity, and a life well lived. Then Dr. Ava and her team chose Sheila for a Dream Makeover and…
You may have heard that antioxidants are good for your health, but did you know that they’re also essential for beautiful skin? Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that stop free radicals from damaging collagen, elastin, and skin cells. They also help your skin fight existing damage (such as redness and brown spots) and as mentioned…
We all know about the importance of sunblock, but did you know that you can decrease your risk of sunburn in other, all-natural ways? Wear protective clothing—cover up with SPF-rated clothing and a hat made of tightly woven material and a brim at least five inches all the way around. Wear sunglasses with full-spectrum UV…
Dr. Ava describes the difference between Botox and fillers, and the appropriate applications for each.
Dr. Ava provides tips on selecting the sunscreen with the appropriate SPF based on your location, activity and skin type.
Dr. Ava discusses the three most-common acne-fighting chemicals and tips for how to use them with your skin type.
Dr. Ava discusses the effects that a diet high in sugar and processed foods has on your appearance, including premature aging and acne.