Author Archives: Dr. David Stoker

Learn about the realities of a tummy tuck and how it effects your belly button

What Happens to Your Belly Button During a Tummy Tuck? (Updated 2025)

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, …

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Dr. David Stoker

Let’s Face It: The Realities of Facelift Recovery

When facelift patients at my Los Angeles practice ask about the recovery process, many are concerned about the amount of discomfort involved and they're pleasantly surprised when I say it's relatively painless for most people. What I believe is more important is the timing of their procedures, especially if they're planning to attend a social event. Recovery …

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How Soon After Giving Birth Can I Get a Mommy Makeover? (Updated 2025)

The Mommy Makeover is a coveted procedure at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice—for good reason. It offers women the option of combining multiple procedures in a single operation that addresses the physical toll taken by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. But many women wonder, "How soon after giving birth can I get a Mommy Makeover?" …

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Is There a Season for Facelift Surgery in Los Angeles?

People considering facelifts in Los Angeles may not think it matters what time of year you get a facelift. The optimal time for facial plastic surgery depends primarily on your lifestyle and preferences, of course. And people have good reasons for scheduling their surgeries during certain seasons, including how the weather could potentially affect their …

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Dr. David Stoker

What to Know Before You Get Breast Augmentation

Even though breast augmentation patients at my Los Angeles practice ultimately love their results, the initial changes after surgery can sometimes take them by surprise. The results they see in the first few days of recovery often don’t reflect the vision they had in mind, which can take a few weeks to fully develop. It’s important …

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Dr. David Stoker

Which Type of Liposuction Procedure Is Right for You?

Since the use of tumescent solution revolutionized modern liposuction in the 1980s, technology has been steadily advancing and producing new ways to make the body contouring procedure less invasive and more effective. Patients considering liposuction at my Los Angeles practice may be surprised to learn how many varied approaches to the procedure exist today. Each …

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Dr. David Stoker

The Dangers of DIY Injectables

Everyone loves a good do-it-yourself project, especially one that saves money. However, there are some things you should never do yourself. When it comes to injectables or a “liquid facelift” in Los Angeles, it’s best to leave it to the plastic surgeons. At the end of the day, these “projects” are serious medical procedures, and …

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Bikini Body Lift™
Cellulite, sagging skin, and lower body laxity are some of the most stubborn concerns for women — especially after weight loss, pregnancy, or menopause. While skin tightening treatments and traditional thigh lifts often fall short, Dr. David Stoker’s Bikini Body Lift™ delivers natural, long-lasting results by lifting, tightening, and reshaping the thighs and buttocks to restore a youthful, smooth contour.

Traceless Deep Plane Facelift
For patients seeking facial rejuvenation, Dr. Stoker’s Traceless Deep Plane Facelift is designed to achieve powerful, natural-looking results without visible signs of surgery. This advanced technique repositions the deep facial layers to restore youthful volume and definition while ensuring incisions remain virtually invisible. The result is a refreshed, balanced appearance that looks entirely your own.