Author Archives: Dr. David Stoker

Before-and-after body contouring images with Dr. Stoker on the right. Text reads, “An often overlooked area in body contouring.”

Does a Lower Body Lift Include the Pubic Area?

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 …

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How to Avoid an Overdone Facelift: The Deep Plane Difference

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 …

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Featured image for “Bikini Body Lift FAQ: Your Real Questions Answered,” featuring a confident woman in her 50s wearing a white bikini and posing in a tasteful three-quarter back view against a warm, elegant beige and blush background.

Bikini Body Lift FAQ: Your Real Questions Answered

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. …

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"Asian Beauty, Tailored for every patient" with model image.

Working With Asian Plastic Surgery Patients: A Personalized, Nuanced Approach

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 …

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