Ava Shamban, MD

Dr. Ava Shamban is a board-certified dermatologist who believes that appearance and self-esteem are one and the same. She dedicates herself to helping patients worldwide heal their skin to live happier lives. A California native, Dr. Ava graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She is the founder of Ava MD Dermatology and SKIN FIVE. She also operates the Ava T. Shamban Research Clinic, where she leads clinical trials for prominent companies such as Allergan, Evolus, Merz, Galderma, and Revance. Dr. Ava’s expertise and skill as a master injector and dermatologist have earned her the nickname “Dr. Pretty Pout” in Hollywood, and she is widely recognized as the go-to expert for cosmetic aesthetics. Dr. Ava launched Althaea Skin, a line of skincare products and home tools informed by her latest research on the skin’s circadian rhythm and clock genes. The range includes a multifunctional home tool and skincare products designed to optimize the skin’s natural rhythm and provide round the-clock protection and nourishment.