Tips for Interviewing Your Dermatologist

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 time and your financial resources. We know that you do not enter into the decision to undergo an elective treatment lightly – and your physician should not treat your condition lightly.

Dr. Ava Shamban has years of experience in working with patients to not only address their necessary health concerns but also improving their appearance through elective procedures. Her experience guarantees that you’re receiving treatment from a professional that cares about your health as well as you aesthetic results. However, she does encourage you to ask lots of questions prior to undergoing any treatment.

Some questions that may help you determine if Dr. Ava Shamban or any other dermatologist is right for you are as follows:

  • Where did you attend medical school and complete your residency training? Were you trained in dermatology?

  • Are you board certified in dermatology?

  • How long have you been performing this procedure? How often do you perform this procedure? Will you be the one performing this procedure?

  • Are there any procedures or treatments that I should try first or that you would recommend instead of this procedure?

  • Are there any limitations to my receiving optimal results that I should be aware of? Is there anything that I can do to improve the likelihood of a successful outcome for my treatment?

  • Will anesthesia be needed during my treatment?

  • What should I expect during recovery?

  • How long will my surgery take and what is your plan for complications?

  • Will I experience pain from this treatment? What are the other possible side effects?

  • How long will it take to see results from my procedure? How long will the results last? Will I require additional treatments?

  • How much does this procedure cost? Do you offer financing?

This may seem like a lot of questions, but each will reveal information that you will need as a patient to make the right decision regarding your health or cosmetic goals. If you’ve been considering undergoing an elective dermatology procedure, contact Dr. Ava Shamban for more information regarding her services today.