Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker has partnered with UCLA's stem cell research center and is offering his Los Angeles liposuction patients the opportunity to donate their unwanted fat to medical research. Marina Del Rey, California (October 2011) – Board-certifies plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker is offering liposuction patients the opportunity to be a part …
Many of my Los Angeles liposuction patients are interested in using local anesthesia for their procedures, but they are worried about the risks. The truth is that all plastic surgery procedures carry some risks, and the same is true when choosing anesthesia. Your surgeon should be able to recommend the most appropriate type of sedation based …
As increasing numbers of women seek mommy makeover plastic surgery, Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker is frequently sought by the media to explain the concept to viewers, listeners and readers from coast to coast. In a recent appearance on NBC’s Today show, Dr. Stoker related that many women he meets are interested …
Although many people may not think of breast surgery as a post-weight loss procedure, many women need breast lift after weight loss surgery to restore breast volume and shape. I offer many breast surgery procedures at my practice that are particularly helpful for women who want to address two common concerns after weight loss: Decreased …
I am proud to announce that I will be joining the team on Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition as the plastic surgery specialist on body contouring after weight loss. I will be working alongside two renowned experts, Dr. Terry Schaack, serving as the Medical Director, and Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, serving as the Director of …
The field of medicine advances largely through clinical research performed by doctors and scientists around the world. Within an individual practice like mine, participating in research projects not only benefits my particular specialty, plastic surgery, it also brings opportunities to my patients. I’ll give you a couple of examples. Several years ago, as silicone …
As any professional devoted to their field will tell you, it’s challenging to find time to achieve every career goal. As a Los Angeles plastic surgeon, I find that to be especially true. Of course, my first priorities are my patients. Whether I’m consulting with a new patient, performing surgery or conducting a postoperative …
Dr. David A. Stoker, a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon, is featured on the new television show Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. He joins the cast as the body contouring expert, helping contestants with plastic surgery after weight loss. David Stoker, M.D., a board certified plastic surgeon, Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic surgery is a …
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.