Stoker Plastic Surgery: David Stoker, MD
4640 Admiralty Way #1000
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 300-1779
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
This a question we frequently receive in my practice. What happens when you transfer fat to the breasts? I want to walk you through the process. We take fat through liposuction on one part of the body, purify it, and then inject it into the breast tissue where there's both breast tissue and fat. If …
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Dr. David Stoker board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. We frequently receive a question from our breast patients: What is the downtime for breast augmentation and the rapid recovery technique? Well, the answer is it varies between patients, but the vast majority of our patients are usually able to go back to work within a …
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Many of the rapid recovery breast augmentation patients we see ask if silicone gel breast implants are better than saline implants. The answer is typically yes, but it depends on each patient's specific circumstances. I certainly prefer the feel of silicone gel implants, but some women still opt for saline implants. What Are The Differences …
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I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon and tummy tuck expert in Los Angeles. I've answered just about every question imaginable about this procedure, including this one: "Is it okay to get a tattoo over your tummy tuck scar?" It's a really good question, and the answer is usually yes, but I would ask …
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Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. A question my practice frequently receives is, "could you give me some tummy tuck recovery tips?" You bet I can. The first is to prepare in advance. Ideally, be as close to your ideal weight as you're able to before surgery. Exercise regularly so you're …
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Dr. David Stoker, board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. Today, I have a beautiful six-week post-op result on an extreme makeover after massive weight loss. I have a beautiful 39-year-old great-looking woman who fortunately lost 180+ pounds, which made an enormous difference for her. Unfortunately, the significant weight loss caused her breasts to be pointing …
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With many different body contouring options available at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, it can be challenging to determine which procedure is right for you. The best option for you depends on various factors, including your goals and areas of concern and the difference between what liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can achieve. In …
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You diligently follow a nightly skincare routine, drink plenty of water, and—on most nights—get enough sleep. So why are you waking up to dark circles under your eyes that make it appear you're exhausted from the get-go? There could be several reasons and, even though top-of-the-line eye creams can help keep your skin looking youthful, …
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Is there really a difference between a mini facelift and a complete facelift? Even though the procedures share some similarities, a facelift creates more extensive and dramatic results. A mini facelift is a shorter operation with shorter incisions, but the improvement will also be more modest. Most patients in my practice want some type of …
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One question that facial rejuvenation patients frequently ask is, "What is my recovery like?" and the answer, of course, is it varies. If you have extensive fat in your neck and require extensive skin removal and correction, recovery may involve more swelling and potentially more bruising for about 10 to 14 days. The truth is, …
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