With many different body contouring options available at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, it can be challenging to determine which procedure is right for you. The best option for you depends on various factors, including your goals and areas of concern and the difference between what liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can achieve. In …
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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.
Category Archives: Plastic Surgery
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 …
Read MoreIt's no secret that the pervasive use of social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook motivates both women and men to pursue cosmetic treatments. What is less well known, however, is the increasing use of these sites by plastic surgeons to communicate directly with potential patients through testimonials, educational videos, and before-and-after photos. Plastic …
Read MoreBefore the pandemic curtailed international travel in early 2020, the popularity of medical tourism—traveling to another country for plastic surgery or medical treatments—was booming. An organization that tracks medical tourism estimated 2 million Americans traveled abroad in 2019 for healthcare—and cosmetic surgery was the primary reason. The Price of Medical Tourism Why do people seeking …
Read MoreLips, lips, lips. For years—especially since the increased popularity of selfies and Instagram—women and men have focused on creating perfectly plump lips that have just the right fullness. Injectable fillers have been the treatment of choice for lip enhancement at my plastic surgery practice in the Los Angeles area. More recently, however, more attention is …
Read MoreStoker Plastic Surgery has offered virtual consultations for many years to patients traveling from out of town, and now we're doing them for local Los Angeles-area patients, too. Many people considering aesthetic surgery or other treatments may want to take advantage of getting their consultations completed from the comfort of their homes. In this blog …
Read MoreIf you're planning for cosmetic plastic surgery, either at our Los Angeles practice or elsewhere, being as healthy as possible before undergoing the procedure is an important goal. Being your healthiest self before plastic surgery, whether it's rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, or any other procedure, is important because it can help ease your …
Read MoreRapid technological advancements in aesthetics coupled with the spread of social media have led to an era of what seems like never-ending cosmetic trends. At our plastic surgery practice in Los Angeles, we often see patients who are interested in looks that have captured the public's imagination. That's fine, but we also counsel patients to …
Read MoreThroughout our website, you'll find a feature on various pages that showcases the "Dr. Stoker Difference." There we outline the reasons why Dr. Stoker is considered one of the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, where some of the most accomplished cosmetic surgeons in the world practice. In this blog post, we want to expand …
Read MoreThe decision to get cosmetic plastic surgery is exciting, but it’s natural to become a bit nervous as the surgery date gets closer. At my plastic surgery practice in Los Angeles, we're dedicated to helping our patients prepare for their procedures and the recovery period that follows. To help you feel more confident, below I …
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