Good Luck if you are trying to see Ava Shamban. She only sees celebrities. The 3 times I went for skin treatment and $4000 later not once did I see Ava Shamban. I saw her physician assistant who took my history and discuss the history with a doctor (not Ava) outside the treatment room. The treatment did not work. Don't go to this office. It's a waste of your money. Go to Dr.Murad's office instead. read more

Hey, does anyone know where Lisa is working now? I had great experiences with her and had booked an appointment for the new year. Ava MD called to say Lisa was no longer with the practice. Thanks for the help. read more

Still great, still lovin' it, but I gotta say, the parking situation stinks :-(

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER AGAIN. I was a part of the Maui Derm conference this week and fortunately Yaay!! was treated by Dr. Shamban. She performed injections on me last year and this week as well; one word --AMAZING. Ava MD's consistency is impeccable. She gets 5 stars for: delicate techniques, professionalism, trustworthy, listens to her patients, her personal beauty, and her genuine respect of you as a person coming from a place of knowing that you want to take care of yourself, look youthful and feel good about it!! Maui has a lot of aloha for her.. you Californians are lucky to have her. Dr. Ava Shamban MD is top notch read more

This is my first review ever on yelp, as a matter of fact I signed up specifically to write this review. After my first visit to see the Esthetician Mogjan, I have to say my life has changed, after only ONE visit! My face has never been so glowing and free of bumps, I can almost say my face is perfect. I have complete trust in Mogjam, I told her the health of my skin is in her good hands. I cannot wait to go back, I am sure I will be Mogjan's patient for years to come, as I am in love with the results. I am very thankful to my friend Maggie who recommended me and to Mogjam. Can't wait for my next visit! Completely Recommend! read more

Amazing!! Taya did my work, some fillers. I was nervous every as I wanted a very natural look. But my mother has been using her for years, and always looks good. In the end, she was great and she really is an artist. I went in not really knowing what we should do. She was upfront in telling me what I should have done, and executing it masterfully! I have also been using the esthetician side of the business. I have very difficult eyebrows, sparse, and with very little arch. Nobody has been able to shape them like Tanya. I don't live near by, I have been driving 45 minutes for about 13 years to see Tanya for my brows (wax and tint), because she's that good. She's also great at facials, especially extractions; a true perfectionist! When I was younger I had bad skin and I'd get a facial once every couple weeks and my breakouts were kept under control. I thank her for not having major acne scars now, years later. read more

I recently had laser treatment for my rosacea. Taya performed my treatment and I have to say it was really a pleasant experience. She made me feel at ease and she really was so nice and considerate. I have another session scheduled in five weeks and I really look forward to it. I can already see that my face looks so much better. I highly recommend seeing Taya if you are considering any type of laser treatment! read more

If you want to have the most beautiful skin ever, you need to see the Rita Csizmadia, Medical Aesthetician at Ava MD. I have been seeing Rita for more than 20 years, every three weeks, and my skin looks flawless. People I do not even know compliment my skin and want to know my secret. Well, here's the secret - it's Rita. You will never, ever find anyone better to treat your skin - even if you paid a million dollars. Rita is thorough, knowledgeable, kind, caring, and a perfectionist She has a magic touch that cannot be duplicated. I cannot recommend her more highly. She's just the best! read more

I love coming here for my facials. Have had great results so far. I have referred friends here and they are happy too. My only issue is that the facial appointments hardly ever run on time and when as a working person I only have a limited amount of time to get my treatment completed, timeliness is important. A wait of 5-10 min is acceptable but 15-20 minutes is too long of a wait. And it's a recurrent problem. If was seeing the doctor I would understand that medical issues come up and naturally I should expect a wait but not for a straightforward facial. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Shamban for over 20years .. My mother raised in the south and southern heat went to Dr. Shamban for cancer removal.. Dr. was so loving to her and my mother was not an easy patient .. But trusted Dr.shamban .. So when it was my turn , California sun baked skin .. I didn't think twice about where to go ! I usually book at the Santa Monica office , parking attached easy .. I always bring $15 to park. My daughter who works in Century City , books her services at the Beverly Hills office . Street parking and close by parking lot $8.I have taken my daughter to Dr. Shamban since she was 8 years old and her skin is perfect !!! she is now 23 years old and goes for regular facials on her own .. I love the staff at both offices , always looking forward to my visits because they are like an extended family. You can tell an office is good when the turn over is null.. Everyone greets you with a warm welcome .. Dr. Shamban's office is state of the art, she not only knows her stuff , but makes certain her staff is experienced and continues to train in all new treatments .. And skin care products . I have recommended Dr.Shamban to friends, family , and total strangers . Come in with a list or go in for a check up either way you are in wonderful skilled hands . Thank you Dr. Shamban and staff for always being there for me ! read more

I saw Robin at AVA MD for a Ruby Laser treatment. I had some sun spots on my face that were starting to look like liver spots & since I'm only 34 that wasn't cute. The procedure was quick! I'm talking like 5 minutes, which was fine with me since it doesn't exactly feel like a massage. Robin is a doll! Not only did she explain my treatment along with after care thoroughly, she made me feel comfortable & it felt like I was hanging out with a friend who just happened to be lasering my face! I would highly recommend her for any service seeing as how her face is flawless & that's the true test right there. Someone complained about the expensive parking. There are tons of meter spots on the surrounding streets. Robin had informed me how long my appt would take so I parked at a meter with no issue. read more

Taia at this office has done all types of services for me laser hair removal and photofacials....She is everything you could want...I can't say enough positive things about this office and her. read more

I have nothing but great things to say about the staff and service at AVA MD. Most of all I have had such great results from what Lisa B. has done for my skin. She is very attentive and friendly and very helpful when it comes to finding the right treatment for all my skincare needs. Ive been going to Lisa B. for many years and will be for many more years to come. Definitely Recommend! read more

Pricey but top notch skincare. I get all my facials done with Moghan and she is the BEST!!!

I was referred by a friend to Lisa Goodman formerly Lisa B for filler and botox injections. My experience was WONDERFUL!!! I was so nervous and scared that it might be painful but Lisa and her nurse took great care of me. She is extremely professional and knows what she is doing! Lisa's technique and skills are top notch and painless! I was so impressed with her work on my lips and face!!! I LOVED the way my lips turned out! Lisa knew exactly what I was looking for and listened to all my concerns which made me trust her and I am glad that I did! I have another appt on the books with Lisa coming up soon and I can't wait to look my best self again! read more

I've been coming here for over a year now and I have no intention of stopping! I don't want to move too far from Santa Monica because I want to stay close to this office. I go to Lisa for laser treatments and Tonya for facials. My skin has never looked better and I fully credit it to coming here. read more

I really loved Dr. Erdmann. She was very thorough with my medical visit and provided me with a ton of valuable information and options. Highly recommend! read more

My most recent experience at Dr Shamban's office was with Robin. She's lovely -- smart, gentle, and helpful in suggesting skincare tips (but never pushy). She was on-time and spent more time with my treatment than I would have expected. She also explained the procedure thoroughly to set my expectations and plan for aftercare. She has been doing injectables, lasers, etc... professionally for over 12 years and her experience shows. The front office staff has been attentive and professional at every visit. read more

Great Facial! You feel clean & relaxed after just one hour! Thanks Tanya your the best!

Ava Shamban and her staff are truly wonderful people. I have been coming here for a long time to receive hydrating facials by Tanya and my face feels wonderful after each and every treatment. I always recommend Ava MD to my coworkers who ask me if they know a good dermatologist or a place to go and get a facial. Thank you Ava MD and staff! read more

Thank you Dr. Ava for all you do for me and my skin. She makes you look like your best self in a natural way!! You and your staff are amazing! read more

Called for a price quote for one of their services. I was told they could not give me a quote unless I came in for a consult which would cost me $120. So I need to pay for a consult to get info on pricing? Makes no sense. Going to a place where I can make an informed decision without having to pay for it. read more

LISA IS AMAZING!!! I LOVE HER!!! I have been going here for like 9 years and I have NO WRINKLES!!! I've done fillers and botox and many of their lasers....I feel like my skin looks better at 35 then it did in my early 20s :)))) Lisa is very personable and she knows exactly what my skin needs without me even having to ask! Shes very patient and answers all my questions!! read more

Dr. Eva is a true artist--and I would know--as I am in the Art World. She sculpts the face and really looks at you like she is creating a work of art. Also, I was not able to avail myself of as many of the fillers as I would have liked, this time. Dr. Eva took that intoconsideration and was miraculous at what she accomplished. read more

All of the RNs I have seen here have been super gentle and sweet every single time but this review is for the Physician's Assistant Angelica. I went in to get an injection in a big bump/cystic acne. I have been here before for injections and other places as well- I am not new to cystic acne injections. Angelica came in upbeat and began by asking what I did that was different/what I ate to cause this? I have no clue. Nothing has changed. It's one bump. This is the first one I've had in about 8 months. She decided to drain the bump before the injection and I've never had that done before so I was curious as to when they drain and when they do not. I asked her this question and then everything got hostile in the matter of seconds. She defaulted to "I've never seen your past bumps/this is what we do/I have done this tons of times/this is what Dr. Shamban wants us to do" and she said "I don't understand the question." This wasn't a complex question so I re-asked. "I have gotten injections before for these same kind of bumps and they have never been drained beforehand so I am just wondering when you drain them before an injection and when you go straight to the injection?" I was asking out of pure curiosity and because I like to know about my own health and care when someone is stabbing my face. The uncomfortableness just kept swelling in the room and I have no idea why this got so weird so fast. She said she felt the bump and knew it could be drained and said again that she didn't understand the question. I half-tried again and gave up because I couldn't repeat such a simple question again. She asked me if I would sign a waiver for her to drain after she started draining so maybe my questions were making her nervous since I didn't sign a form? It was like when I asked the question she heard "how do YOU know you can drain the bump?" like it was a personal attack or interrogation rather than just the harmless curiosity I was asking with. Either way, I've never experienced a health professional's attitude change so rapidly over a question. I left thinking "what just happened?" I will be looking for a new Derm office where I can actually see a Derm and not a PA. read more

Rita C. Is the BEST Facialist ever. I have been seeing her for years now upon the recommendation of another friend. I consistently get compliments on my skin and complexion. She is an expert product picker and knows exactly what my skin needs. She is now seeing my teenage daughter and is working her magic in her skin. Thank you Rita, i can assure you you will not be disappointed. read more

Lisa B. is AMAZING!!! LOVE LOVE LOVED my experience.... I went in to see her as I was interested in having Botox done. I was super nervous at first, but she made me feel completely at ease, talking to me about everything and answering all of my questions. The results were BEYOND incredible!!! She put just enough to smooth out some fine lines, but not too much where one could tell... Botox was definitely not the scary thing I had pictured... with Lisa's expertise, I knew I was in great hands... she truly believes in making someone look like the best them possible, versus another version of someone else. I am definitely a client for life with Lisa B, and will definitely go back for more procedures, as she is the best!!! read more

I used to look forward to going to Ava Shamans office but must say that the last few visits were a total waste of time & aggravating experience! Besides the staffs attitude,they are ridiculously disorganized & expect you to wait over an hour for your booked appt. - This was the third time now! Luckily there are other dermo & laser centers in town now like Med Spa on Robertson & Lasky clinic in Beverly Hills who actually respect their patients time,pay attention to detail & appreciate the business...... Stop being so greedy,over booking & concerned with fame - remember why you became a doctor in the first place! read more

All my questions about the laser were answered and explained well. My visit was quick and professional. Cris was wonderful. I am looking forward to some great results. Also trying some new products which sound as though they will enhance the laser results. read more

My first visit to the office was with Dr. Sham who could not give me the time of day. I guess I did not qualify as one of her elite patients. She gave me an inadequate body check. I heard about Lisa and continued to work with her. She was great. However, I heard she is no longer there. Does anyone know where she is? Thank you, read more

I went to Dr. Shamban because she was one of the dermatologist covered by my insurance. I have many complaints and would never go back! (1) I always felt rushed and that I spent more time with the assistant than her. The first photo-facial I had done, Dr Shamban did but only spent less than 10 minutes, but charged me for full face. Although she did a good job on the area she covered--she did not cover much area, and then pawned me off on her assistant for the following photofacial appointments. Although her assistant spent more time with me and I came back about 10 times--I saw little to no difference. (2/ When Dr. Shamban did Botox on me--it didn't work and she had an attitude about having to redo it. When it didn't work the second time--I gave up and went to another doctor who was successful. (3) Dr Shamban never spent more than a few minutes with me when I came in for acne. Had she taken the time to examine my face-- she would have spotted the mark on my forehead--which was precancerous and her assistant zapped during my last photo-facial. I too felt as someone previously noted: "Bottom line, I got the feeling that you are only valued there if you're a celebrity or if you are willing to drop some serious $$$ on treatments and products." Don't waste your time with her if you are not a well known celebrity! I do NOT recommend her! read more

It has been a year since my last review and I still cannot say enough about Lisa B. She is truly the best at natural looking fillers. I trust her implicitly and am forever grateful I found her! read more

I started going to Dr. Shamban when I was turning 60 years old. I have had several laser procedures and some ultrasound procedures. I have always been very satisfied with the results. Now I am close to turning 70 so, I went back for information on new treatments and started my series of 3 Fotofacials which I purchased last year when they had a promotion. I always request Taya and know she will do a great job for me. I have seen Dr. Shamban several times and I took my 23 year old Granddaughter to see her. Dr. Shamban has dedicated herself to help people with their skin problems. Her practice has grown and she has not lost touch with her patients. Usually, when I am there if we see each other in passing she always takes time to get caught up with what is going on in our lives. Her staff in the front office that do appointments and billing makes everything so easy to get my business done. Melissa I would say is my favorite because she is always very friendly and so accommodating. Always answers any questions I may have. I kind of agree about the cost for the parking with no validation but, I know from experience that validation in most cases is a thing of the past. Bottom line is I have always enjoyed my appointments there and have booked some new treatments which I will have done in the next few months. read more

I spoke with Kevin and Teri from Dr. Ava Shamban's offices . They we're extremely helpful and very nice to speak with regarding questions that I had about one of their procedures. read more

Dr. Shamban is the definition of a professional dermatologist. She is intelligent, caring, and decisive. The care I have received there has been spot on and her staff is just awesome. I recommend her without reservation. read more

My consultation was with Lisa Beaulie August 2010. I was very excited to learn more about Thermage and a couple other treatments. Lisa was dismissive and curt. I felt as if she did not think I was a serious consumer and did not have time to answer my questions. Being in sales my appearance is important and I have expendable income for maintenance. I paid $125 for the visit and took off 1/2 a day of work to make the appointment and I received terrible service. When I called to talk to a manager she did offer a free facial and mentioned Lisa was booked and having a stressful day. Frankly, this is not my problem and they had already lost my business. I asked for my money back and left several messages. They were unreturned and I do not have any more time to invest into this. Beauty is a sensitive topic for any woman and putting someone at ease very important in a med spa environment. I hope this helps someone else seeking a provider. read more

I've been going to Ava MD for years and I couldn't be happier. I've seen a few doctors there but my favorite is Lisa Goodman (she was Lisa Beaulieu but recently changed it to Goodman) I started to see her at first for my skin and she was the first to really get my breakouts under control. Now I see her for my eyes. I've always struggled with sunken eyes and dark circles. I had filler put in from another doctor before I met her and it looked horrible! My eyes were starting to puff out and she said she could help. I was so scared at first but I now consider Lisa an eye expert!! She dissolved the old filler and put in new filler. I had NO bruising at all I couldn't believe it!! The amount of compliments I get on how much better I look is really amazing. I don't look as tired anymore and I feel more confident. I also like how I look in photos which was never the case before. I could go on and on about Lisa. I truly think she is incredible and a perfectionist which is good especially when it has to do with your face. She is honest and i couldn't believe how knowledgeable she was on everything. I feel so comfortable with her and I wouldn't trust anyone else. If you're thinking about doing anything to your eyes go see Lisa Goodman!! read more

Scored an appointment with Dr Shamban at the Santa Monica location in January. It's a beautiful, bright space at first glance. The waiting area was another story, cramped with patients. You may have to wrestle one of them for their chairs, unless you enjoy waiting for ONE HOUR standing up. That's right-ONE HOUR! According to Dr Shamban's staff, that's pretty standard (!!) there. I walked. Good doctor/patient relationships are based on mutual respect, including respect for each other's time. Dr Shamban may be great at what she does-but she's not the only choice. read more

Dr. Ava Shamban is THE WORST. Rude. Arrogant. A risky, dangerous choice for a dermatologist. Her work on me was a DISASTER. After she screwed up the procedure, she said, "that's all I can do for you" and walked out of the room. You've been warned. read more

I had a consultation by Dr Shamban Dec 2006 because "acne style" scars on my face from the old accident. I had done my homework very carefully so I was perfectly aware that only treatment what can actually help me was a traditional CO2 laser peel. I knew it was extremely strong procedure with a long down time but because most of the reviews were highly positive, I was willing to do it. Dr Shamban had amazing skin so what ever she did to her face, she had a great method. I told her I was looking for a traditional CO2 laser treatment for my uneven face but surprisingly she was firmly against it. She said it's not as good what I was thinking and down time was extremely long so she recommended package of Fraxel treatment instead. Fraxel was a new laser treatment at the time and according to her, it was perfect solution for my scars. I was skeptical, very skeptical indeed but she was willing to perform CO2 with a cheap prize after Fraxel if needed so I was sold. I went through THREE extremely PAINFUL Fraxel treatment with absolutely ZERO result. Needless to say I was pissed so I went to see Dr Ava Shamban again. When I checked in the office, her assistant told me "not to be scared" when I get the room because Dr Ava Shamban had CO2 laser treatment few days before. WTF... did she just say Dr Shamban had traditional CO2 treatment, very same treatment what I was asking in the first place? Oh boy... yes she did. Dr Shamban refused to do this extremely strong laser treatment for my scar face but however she - who had a perfect flawless skin at the time - went through this very same treatment herself. What a bummer... I felt like she tricked me and sold me a "worthless laser package". I walked the room and oh yeah, her beautiful swollen face looked extremely red, burned and bloody. I was looking at her quietly and wondering: "Oh wow... is traditional CO2 laser "The Secret" behind her beautiful wrinkle free skin?". I guess it is, so I forced to put my thoughts together and started to express my disappointment. I told her that I would like to get CO2 treatment for the cheap price like she promised before but oh no, life is a full of surprises. Dr Shamban looked at me like I had a three head and soon she pointed out her own bloody face by asking: "is this what you want?" "Yes", I replied "that is exactly what I want if it makes my uneven skin look better". She wasn't in the same page so Dr Shamban refused to do CO2 treatment for me and recommended new Active FX instead. Wait a minute... do I sound like a broken record? Yes I do because I was stupid enough and followed her "so called" professional recommendation. I went through PAINFUL Active Fx laser treatment and guess what... ZERO result. I put almost $7000 on the Dr Shamba's table with tremendous PAIN and pointless DOWN TIME, and when I finally checked out the before&after pics with Taya Pavlenko, who performed the procedures, we both noticed - NO RESULT whatsoever. Dr Shamban sold me a multiple worthless scar treatment instead The CO2 Effective One so it's clear to me she's only interested her own flawless skin and blooming business. Total ripoff!!!!! read more