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Soheil Simzar, M.D.
2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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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
Medical School:
University of California Los Angeles Medical Center

Residency:
University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
Certification
Board Certified, Dermatology
Affiliations
Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
American Society of Mohs Surgery
American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery
Women’s Dermatologic Society
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.

Everyone hates having stretch marks. They show up on our skin due to hormone changes during phases in our lives. These hormonal shifts may be due to events such as pregnancy, major weight loss or gain, puberty, even weight lifting all may contribute to the formation of stretch marks.

Skin with stretch marks looks very different from normal skin, the hallmark red or white lines which streak across our skin stand out greatly. What’s strange is that skin with stretch marks looks almost identical to normal, healthy skin under a microscope. The damaged elastin fiber proteins in the skin only make up about 4% of skin, though the appearance is much more significant.

Fortunately new lasers, such as Fraxel and Affirm, can help diminish some of the textural problems with stretch marks. Call to schedule an appointment today to learn more about laser treatment for stretch marks.
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Soheil Simzar, M.D.
2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 600E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-573-8064
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