Tummy tucks are well-known for their ability to produce a toned, contoured stomach. But moving the skin and tightening muscle can have an unintended side effect: changing how your belly button looks. One of the easiest ways to spot a low-quality tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is an unnatural-looking belly button. Without attentive care and proper techniques, …
Not all areas of the face show signs of aging uniformly. For many people, the neck is the first area they notice wrinkles and saggy skin. A neck lift can provide an alternative to a full facelift at my Los Angeles practice for patients whose facial skin still retains much of its elasticity. Even then, …
Most plastic surgeons will encourage you to be at or near your ideal weight (usually within 20 pounds of your goal) before having a . In this blog post, I will explain why surgeons recommend that patients be at their “ideal weight” before undergoing surgery, why weight stability and body mass index tend to matter …
Cellulite, sagging skin, and lower body laxity are among the most common yet stubborn concerns for women—especially after weight loss, pregnancy, or menopause. Despite the popularity of skin tightening treatments and traditional thigh lifts, very few procedures deliver long-lasting, natural-looking results in the lower body. That’s why board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker developed the Bikini Body Lift™, a revolutionary procedure that lifts, tightens, and reshapes the thighs and buttocks to restore a youthful contour.