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5 Questions to Ask at Your Post-Weight-Loss Plastic Surgery Consultation

Posted on December 27, 2019 by David Stoker

When I consult with people about plastic surgery after weight loss here in Los Angeles, my goal is to answer any and all questions to make sure each person feels informed, empowered, and excited about their next steps. While no question is off-limits, there are a few key topics that are always worth bringing up during the conversation. Here are a few questions you may consider asking at your consultation to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for your experience. How much will my post-weight-loss surgery cost? Plastic surgery procedures performed after massive weight loss are highly customized, depending … Continue reading »

What Should I Look for in Tummy Tuck Before-and-After Photos?

Posted on December 15, 2019 by David Stoker

Browsing before-and-after photos is a huge part of the research prospective patients do while looking for the best surgeon to perform their tummy tuck. At my plastic surgery practice near Los Angeles, many of the women and men I treat are drawn in by the results they’ve seen me create on TV shows like The Biggest Loser. The transformations speak for themselves. However, there’s more to a great tummy tuck than you might notice at first glance, and it’s important to know what you should be looking for as you browse through potential surgeons’ galleries. Let’s look at a few … Continue reading »

When Is the Right Time for a Tummy Tuck?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by David Stoker

For anyone considering a tummy tuck at my plastic surgery practice near Los Angeles, choosing the right time for surgery is a crucial part of the planning process. Selecting the right time in your life to have the procedure done will help you enjoy your results for as long as possible, keep your risks of complications low, and make sure you have the positive and rewarding experience you deserve. So when is the right time for a tummy tuck? Here are a few things to consider. When you’re maintaining a stable weight While a tummy tuck can remove remaining stubborn … Continue reading »

This ‘Super Facial’ Can Change Your Face

Posted on November 25, 2019 by David Stoker

There is no shortage of superlatives used to describe various aesthetic treatments. Few often live up to the hype. But AquaGold treatments—which have been called “super mega facials”—exceed expectations. That’s why they are creating a buzz throughout Los Angeles and at my plastic surgery practice. The customized procedure combines BOTOX® and filler injections along with serums to produce superb results. Most facials are soothing, and they’re a treat many of our patients can’t do without. Most facials, however, address specific conditions. What if you could get a single, transformative facial that provides multiple benefits in a single procedure? That describes … Continue reading »

The Beauty of Laser Skin Resurfacing

Posted on November 7, 2019 by David Stoker

Reversing damage to the skin caused by the sun is one of the most common concerns shared by both women and men. Los Angeles residents are especially prone to sun exposure, and even people who apply sunscreen diligently can expect to see some toll taken on their skin’s appearance. Laser skin resurfacing offered at our Los Angeles plastic surgery practice can dramatically improve sun-damaged skin. But the language of lasers can be confusing. And for the women and men who have skin concerns that could benefit from laser treatments, understanding the procedure and its benefits is helpful. Skin resurfacing lasers … Continue reading »

Tips for Bra Shopping After Breast Augmentation

Posted on October 10, 2019 by David Stoker

One of the perks enjoyed by breast augmentation patients at my plastic surgery practice in Los Angeles is the confidence they feel wearing clothes, workout gear, and bathing suits that they avoided before getting breast implants. This newfound confidence also inspires shopping for sexier and more fashionable bras. It’s important, however, that women with new implants understand the timing of bra shopping after breast augmentation. Splurging immediately after breast enhancement surgery can lead to disappointment and a depleted bank account. To help you plan for post-breast enhancement bra shopping, I’ve compiled some tips that I believe all breast augmentation patients … Continue reading »

Post-Summer Skin Care Tips

Posted on October 6, 2019 by David Stoker

Living in Southern California can take a toll on your skin, especially in the summer and fall when people spend a lot of time outside. Even though preventing damage is the best skincare strategy, that’s not always possible. But it’s never too late to repair skin damaged by sun exposure with treatments such as chemical peels at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice. Pool parties, beach days, and the normal wear-and-tear long summer days put on the skin can result in dry skin, clogged pores, and chapped lips. Post-summer skin treatments can both improve the skin’s health and create a … Continue reading »

How ‘Rapid’ Is Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation?

Posted on October 3, 2019 by David Stoker

Consultations with breast augmentation patients at my Los Angeles practice always include a discussion about the recovery process. One of the questions I often hear—and that is asked frequently on sites such as RealSelf—is whether the “Rapid Recovery” technique really speeds up the pace of healing. I understand why potential patients may be skeptical. The aesthetics field is filled with marketing phrases that make procedures or treatments sound too good to be true. In many cases, those phrases aren’t backed up by facts or research. That’s not the case with rapid recovery breast augmentation. The rapid recovery approach involves specific … Continue reading »

Facelift: Social Downtime vs. Physical Downtime

Posted on September 20, 2019 by David Stoker

Getting a facelift so you look your best for an upcoming high-profile social event involves more planning than you would think. Many patients consider only the physical downtime involved with having facial plastic surgery. I advise my facelift patients in Los Angeles to also think about “social downtime”—the time needed to ensure that their results are fully realized. When patients ask about the recovery and downtime for an elective procedure, they’re typically curious about how much time they need to take off from work or when they can get back to the gym. Following a facelift, though, patients are also … Continue reading »

The Beauty of Fat Transfer

Posted on September 15, 2019 by David Stoker

What could be better, cosmetically, than taking fat from an area of the body where it’s unwanted and using it to augment another area to improve your appearance? When Kim Kardashian “broke the internet” a few years ago with a magazine cover shot of her well-endowed derrière, people started talking about the Brazilian butt lift. But fat transfer procedures using liposuction have been a part of my Los Angeles practice for many years. Fat transfer is primarily thought of by the general public as a body contouring technique, but fat is very effective to use for facial rejuvenation. It is … Continue reading »