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More Than a Pretty FaceAuthor: Dr. Azadeh Shirazi
Board Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, or "Dr. Azi," takes listeners more than skin deep by answering patient questions, interviewing experts and taking us behind the scenes of her practice. Learn about injectables, entrepreneurship, skincare secrets, lasting success, relationships, lasers and living in La Jolla with one of the most in-demand derms in So Cal. Language: en Genres: Arts, Fashion & Beauty, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Future of Skin Longevity with Dr. Matthew Avram & Dr. Ava Shamban
Thursday, 15 October, 2026
Can lasers actually make your skin healthier—not just make it look better? In this episode of More Than a Pretty Face, Dr. Azi goes inside the Masters of Aesthetics Conference to talk with Dr. Matthew Avram and Dr. Ava Shamban about skin longevity, collagen stimulation, and the future of aesthetic medicine. They discuss fractional lasers, combination treatments, skin regeneration, Sculptra, Radiesse, and how layering treatments can create natural, long-term results. They also address whether biostimulators can affect future facelift surgery and share their favorite treatments for maintaining healthier, younger-looking skin. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 - Welcome to the Masters of Aesthetics series 02:28 - Meet Dr. Matthew Avram 02:52 - Can fractional lasers actually make skin healthier? 04:16 - Why laser treatments are about more than vanity 04:32 - 1927 lasers, Moxie & fractional CO2 05:21 - Why combination treatments can be more effective 06:40 - How often should you do fractional laser resurfacing? 07:52 - Rapid Fire with Dr. Avram 08:15 - Dr. Avram's favorite treatment 08:49 - His pre-event "glow-up" routine 09:39 - Meet Dr. Ava Shamban 10:00 - Why layering treatments matters 11:00 - Treating the face, neck, chest, arms & hands as one unit 12:06 - Going from deep to superficial with combination treatments 12:45 - Fraxel, skin boosters & regenerative treatments 13:40 - Sculptra after fractional laser treatments 14:30 - What's the biggest bang for your buck? 15:05 - Building a skin longevity plan from the foundation 15:50 - Hyperdilute Radiesse & biostimulators 16:35 - Can Sculptra or Radiesse affect a future facelift? 17:20 - Dr. Ava Shamban's final thoughts 17:53 - Final takeaways & how to connect with Dr. Azi ______________________________________________________________ Follow Dr. Matthew Avram on Instagam: @mathew_avrammd Dr. Matthew Avram is the Director of Dermatology, Laser, and Cosmetics at Harvard Medical School and an associate professor and published author. In this episode, he shares his perspective on the evolving science of fractional lasers, skin regeneration, and aesthetic medicine. Learn more about Dr. Matthew Avram: https://linktr.ee/MathewAvram Follow Dr. Ava Shamban on Instagram: @DrAvaSays Dr. Ava Shamban is a board-certified dermatologist, researcher, and cosmetic dermatology expert with decades of experience in aesthetic medicine. She is known for her comprehensive approach to rejuvenation, combining energy-based treatments, injectables, and regenerative technologies. Learn more about Dr. Ava Shamban: https://linktr.ee/dr.ava ______________________________________________________________ Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, @nurselacie, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email morethanaprettyfacepodcast@gmail.com. Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://www.lajollalaserderm.com/ The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. © Azadeh Shirazi, MD FAAD.
