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.
A question that often comes up at Stoker Plastic Surgery is, "What's the recovery like after a facelift?" In this detailed blog post, Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Los Angeles, guides you through the ins and outs of facelift recovery, covering crucial aspects like downtime, post-op considerations, and the role of …
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Welcome to my blog, where we delve into the fascinating realm of plastic surgery. I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Los Angeles. Today, I'll be addressing one of the most frequently asked questions I receive: Can plastic surgery effectively correct asymmetry? The answer is a resounding yes, but there's much more …
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If you’ve heard of a liquid facelift and wondered what that means, you’re not alone. We’re often asked about the differences between a liquid facelift and a facelift. The answer is that one is a nonsurgical procedure, and the other is cosmetic plastic surgery. Once patients learn the difference, the next question is often, “which …
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I’m frequently asked what the right age is for a facelift. Even though most of the Traceless Facelift patients we see are in their 50s or 60s, plenty of people in their 40s get facelifts, as do women and men in their 70s if they’re healthy. Additionally, people younger than 40 who have lost significant …
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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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Dr. David stoker board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. One question that facial rejuvenation patients frequently ask is, "What is my recovery like?" and the answer, of course, it varies. If the patient has extensive fat in their neck and we're going to be doing a lot more surgery and a lot more skin removal, …
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I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. A question I frequently receive in my practice is, "How many types of facelifts are there?" There's almost an infinite number of facelifts. People have different appearances, different shaped heads, and different amounts of skin elasticity; some have more aging on their eyelids, others …
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I'm Dr. David Stoker board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. Many of my mommy patients will ask us the basic question, "How should I Prepare for my Mommy Makeover? I want them to do their part while I do my part. What we would ask is that they have a healthy lifestyle. It's great to …
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With Zoom conference calls replacing in-person meetings during the pandemic, many men discovered they didn't project as active and youthful an appearance as they thought. Staring at yourself for several hours a day can reveal some uncomfortable truths. That's one of the reasons we're seeing more men come in for treatments such as BOTOX®, fillers, …
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People often think of facial plastic surgery as an a la carte menu from which you choose a single procedure, such as a facelift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery. At my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, on the other hand, I recommend combinations that address a number of specific aesthetic concerns in a single operation. …
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