As a plastic surgeon, I pride myself on providing optimal care to patients undergoing all sorts of aesthetic procedures, including surgery after weight loss, here in my Los Angeles-area practice. Being located in a major metropolitan area, especially one that doubles as a large tourist destination, means I see plenty of patients from other states …
Love it or hate it, the "selfie" is everywhere. Social media and smartphones are here to stay and, in our increasingly voyeuristic world, we all want to look our best. In no population is this more true than millennials. These women and men grew up with the internet and adapt easily to new technologies. It …
A majority of the women I see for breast augmentation in my Los Angeles practice lead active lives. It's simply part of our culture--Angelenos love to be outdoors and on the move. After surgery, these patients often find it challenging to slow down, take some time away from their favorite activities, and allow their bodies …
You’ve finally reached your goal weight, but you still have excess skin, fat, and stretch marks on your abdomen, torso, and buttocks areas. Now what? I see a lot of post-weight loss patients who come to me for body lift surgery in the Los Angeles area. I offer different options for this procedure, and treatment …
My Los Angeles liposuction patients always surprise me with how much they already know about the procedure. But there are still some pervasive myths and misconceptions that deserve to be addressed. Here are 5 important points to consider before you schedule your liposuction surgery: Choose your provider wisely. If you've spent any time researching aesthetic professionals, you've …
If you're considering a plastic surgery procedure, you may find that talking to someone who's been there is a wonderful way to learn the details of your surgery from a patient's perspective. Allison, my facelift patient who lives in the Los Angeles area, has graciously agreed to answer a few questions about her experience. Considering …
As I always tell my Los Angeles plastic surgery patients, the initial consultation is arguably the most important part of the process. It's a time for you to make sure the surgeon's goals align with your own and to evaluate the person who may be reshaping your face, body, or breasts, so it's important to …
It's a question we get often from our Los Angeles patients: Given my goals, should I get a breast augmentation or a breast lift? Every patient differs, of course, but here are some of my main recommendations when guiding patients to a decision. Consider What Each Procedure Can Do With a breast augmentation, your primary goal …
Carrying and bearing a child for nine months is a difficult task for most mothers. It also unveils many significant effects that women see with their bodies after pregnancy. Once you have had your baby, there is always that urge to get back that slim and beautiful shape you worked hard to keep. However, there …
Planning a breast augmentation procedure consists of making very important decisions. Whether you are adding breast volume, improving shape, or increasing size, you are bound to become more familiar with the procedure in your quest for beautiful breasts. One of the most important variables women need to become familiar with is breast implant profiles. Each …
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.