Stoker Plastic Surgery: David Stoker, MD
4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 1000
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 300-1779
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon and body contouring specialist, I've helped countless patients achieve sleeker, more toned arms, whether their primary concerns were excess skin, excess fat, or a combination of both. In this blog post, I will cover the differences between arm lift surgery and arm liposuction to help you decide which procedure is …
Read More
If you had breast augmentation years ago and now find yourself wanting something smaller, more proportional, and less attention-grabbing than what you originally chose, you're not alone — and you're not "settling" by wanting less. In the plastic surgery world, this shift has picked up a name: the "ballerina breast" trend, a move away from …
Read More
Yes, in most cases, a lower body lift includes a pubic lift. The pubic region is often overlooked in discussions about body contouring, yet it can significantly impact both appearance and comfort. For many patients, particularly those who have experienced significant weight loss, pregnancy, or age-related skin laxity, concerns extend beyond loose abdominal skin. The …
Read More
There is a version of body contouring that announces itself — excess tension, unnatural contours, scars that migrate into plain view. And then there is the work Dr. David Stoker has spent more than two decades refining: results that look as though your body simply arrived at its best self. That distinction is not accidental. …
Read More
How to Avoid an Overdone Facelift — and What Actually Creates Natural Results Female patient shown before and after Traceless Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift™, eyelid surgery, and CO₂ laser resurfacing performed by Dr. David Stoker. One important consideration when seeking a natural-looking facelift is choosing a surgeon whose technique focuses on repositioning the …
Read More
When Can I Get Surgery After Weight Loss? Female patient before and after Bikini Body Lift™ performed by Dr. David Stoker, including thigh lift and excisional buttock lift. The ideal time for surgery after weight loss is when you’ve reached a stable weight you can maintain. That stability gives me the best foundation to remove …
Read More
The Art of Refreshed, Not Overdone Female patient shown before and after Botox® treatment. Natural-looking Botox® and filler in Los Angeles starts with one decision: how much restraint your injector is willing to exercise. The overdone look is almost never a product problem. It is a technique problem — and the distance between "refreshed" and …
Read More
Body Contouring After Weight Loss Surgery: The Complete Guide to Reclaiming Your Shape in Marina del Rey GLP-1 medications have helped millions achieve significant, sustained weight loss — and for many patients, body contouring after weight loss surgery is the natural, empowering final chapter of that journey. Excess skin is not a flaw; it is …
Read More
There is a version of body contouring that announces itself — excess tension, unnatural contours, scars that migrate into plain view. And then there is the work Dr. David Stoker has spent more than two decades refining: results that look as though your body simply arrived at its best self. That distinction is not accidental. …
Read More
How long do you have to be off work after a Mommy Makeover? One of the biggest advantages of a Mommy Makeover is that it combines multiple procedures into a single recovery period. Instead of taking time away from work, family, and daily responsibilities for separate surgeries, you can address several concerns at once and …
Read More
At my practice in Marina del Rey, I approach every patient as an individual. That includes tailoring treatment plans based on the unique anatomy of various ethnicities, including Asian patients. During my career, I’ve worked with women and men from across the global Asian community, including individuals from Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, and throughout the …
Read More