VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 MARCH 2010
Learn The Secrets of Skin Care: Skin Care Essentials Flawless Complexion Program Sculptra Aesthetic Lash & Dash Event Laser Hair Removal Patient Appreciation Program Latisse We'd Love To Hear From You! Contact Us Ask Dr. Ava	Taking care of your skin doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact the most important part of any successful skin care regime is: “Just do it!” Every good skin-care program includes three basic steps – clean, nourish and protect. Start by determining your skin type so you may choose the products best suited for your skin’s particular needs. The ingredients in your products are the key to maintaining healthy, youthful and beautiful skin. The first step is to clean your skin twice a day. In the evening always remove your make-up and wash your skin thoroughly to remove excess oil and dirt. The second step is to nourish your skin with vitamins, anti-oxidants, peptides and other nutrients. Moisturizers are the perfect vehicles to deliver these nutrients. They also play an important part in keeping your skin hydrated (keeping moisture in the skin slows aging). Everyone should use moisturizers preferably twice a day. When choosing a moisturizer, make sure that it is designed for your skin type and includes all the needed ingredients. The third step is to protect. Daily application of sunscreen is vital for all skin types. Any sunscreen you use must include the appropriate UVA and UVB protection. I always tell my patients that healthy, beautiful skin is a wonderful advertisement. Start with those three simple steps: clean, nourish and protect. » Back to top We are very pleased to announce the second program that we are offering in our office, “The Flawless Complexion Program.” The program is designed for patients with skin discoloration such as brown spots, sun damage, red marks, broken capillaries, uneven skin tones, dull-looking skin and textural changes. How does it work? 1. You schedule a cosmetic-consultation appointment with one of our providers. 2. The provider reviews your needs, expectations, timeline and gives you an individually tailored skin care program. 3. The program may include signature facials, peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments and an at-home skin- care regimen. 4. Our goal is to combine office procedures with an at-home skin care program to enhance and maintain your results. In addition to having a comprehensive approach you will receive 15% off the total cost of the program. Each program must include signature facial, peel or microdermabrasion and laser treatments to qualify for the discount. Our existing programs: REJUVENATION PROGRAM » Back to top We are pleased to offer to our patients Sculptra Aesthetic, an injectable substance that stimulates your body’s own production of collagen, thereby rebuilding your skin, restoring lost volume and correcting facial folds, wrinkles and contour deficiencies, which occur with aging, weight loss, stress and working out. All of these factors can cause our faces to lose volume, thus leading to wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds--those lines that run from the sides of your nose down to your mouth, or “marionette lines,” which run from the sides of the mouth down to the jaw), and causing us to lose the roundness, contours and the “rosy bloom” that our faces had in youth. If you ever look in the mirror and think, “I look tired” or “I look older, but I can’t put my finger on exactly why,” then Sculptra Aesthetic may be for you. Sculptra Aesthetic is suitable for patients of various ages and ethnicities. A treatment usually consists of three treatment sessions spaced over a few months, and the result is a natural-looking, long-lasting correction that endures for two to three years for most patients. And since the results develop in time, you can “anti-age” without giving yourself away! Welcome to the “New Age of Anti-Age”- a completely different approach to facial rejuvenation! » Back to top » Back to top ASK DR. AVA! Q: MY HANDS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Did you know that people can tell your true age by looking at your hands? Women mostly concentrate on taking care of their face by choosing the right skin-care products, using sunscreen, getting facials and laser treatments, using fillers and more. Our hands age in the same way as our faces do, so if you don’t take care of them, they will show the signs of aging and sun damage. Here are a few simple tips on how to make your hands look youthful again. 1. Brown spots/Sun damage.The brown spots on your hands are a sign of accumulated sun exposure. The spots can be treated with lasers like IPL or Fraxel. The laser treatment will also help to improve the skin texture of your hands. Remember to wear sunscreen on your hands every day and don’t forget to reapply after washing your hands. Protecting your hands from sun will reduce the chances of getting more brown/sun spots. 2. Thinning skin and loss of volume. As we age, the skin on the hands becomes thinner and looser because of loss of collagen and fat in our hands. The volume in your hands can be restored with fillers like Restylane, Radiesse or Juvederm. To boost the collagen production to bring back the tightness of your skin, you may choose Thermage and/or fractional-laser, Fraxel treatment. 3. Dry, rough skin. Various things can cause the skin on our hands to become very dry, peeling and rough. Some of them are using hand sanitizers too often, washing with strong soap, weather/climate changes or hormonal changes. The first step is to keep your hands moisturized during the day. Keep them soft and smooth by reapplying hand cream throughout the day. Look for hand creams with glycerin, Shea Butter and urea. If your hands have growths, patches that are changing in size and color, don’t wait, have the doctor examine them. » Back to top Laser Hair Removal is a great treatment for men and women to remove the unwanted hair from almost anywhere on your body. • No more ingrown hairs • Toss out your razors • No more painful cuts, nicks, burns • Stubble will be only on a man’s face, where it belongs • Your skin would be silky smooth every day For all of these reasons, book a complimentary consultation appointment with a free patch test. We offer a package of six treatments at a 20% discount. You may also choose to pay for each treatment separately. » Back to top » Back to top » Back to top WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!   Have you got a question or suggestion for us? The topic can be anything, like more information on treatments, skin concerns, or an issue at the office. Please drop us an email: avashambanmd@gmail.com 2021 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 600 East Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: 310-828-2282 Fax: 310-828-8504 www.shamban-md.com   9915 S. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: 310-843-9915 Fax: 310-843-9925 www.avamd.com » Back to top CareCredit gives you the freedom to get your procedure whenever you’re ready. It’s easy to apply. With three simple steps, including an instant approval process, you can say goodbye to the waiting time and reward yourself sooner.

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