The incision healed. The scar is flat. And yet it's the first thing you see, because it's darker than the skin around it. That's exactly the problem scar camouflage at Stoker Aesthetics was built to solve. It's a nonsurgical color-correction treatment for scars that are darker than your natural skin tone, using a custom-matched blend …
Skin that suddenly feels drier, thinner, or less resilient in a woman's 40s or 50s is rarely a mystery to the women experiencing it — even when it's difficult to pin down exactly why. Many patients arrive at Stoker Aesthetics describing the same shift: skincare that used to work no longer does, makeup sits differently, …
Before ever picking up the phone to call a plastic surgery practice, a growing number of patients now type their question into ChatGPT or simply read whatever Google's AI Overview generates at the top of the search results. "Am I too old for a facelift?" "How much does a tummy tuck actually cost?" "Is it …
We're beyond excited to welcome Brittany Lehmann, PA-C to the Stoker Plastic Surgery team. Known for her artistic precision and unmatched expertise in non-surgical rejuvenation, Brittany has quickly become one of the most in-demand aesthetic injectors in the country. With more than nine years of hands-on experience, she’s helped countless patients look refreshed, never overdone. …
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 after his signature Traceless Facelift procedure. We're covering crucial aspects like …
I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Los Angeles. One question I frequently receive is, "Are there non-surgical alternatives to plastic surgery?" Absolutely! Today, we'll dive deep into this topic, covering common queries and shedding light on the plethora of non-surgical options available. From Botox and injectable fillers to innovative laser resurfacing …
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 non-surgical procedure, and the other is cosmetic plastic surgery. Once patients learn the difference, the next question is often, “which …
Most people think of BOTOX injections at our Marina del Rey practice as a way to minimize crow's feet, worry lines, and other wrinkles. That is certainly the primary reason it's the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S. But the FDA-approved uses for BOTOX extend well beyond reducing wrinkles, and you may be …
Cellulite is as misunderstood as it is common—at least among women. The search for an effective, long-lasting non-surgical cellulite treatment is somewhat of a holy grail in the aesthetic field. QWO is a breakthrough cellulite treatment now available at our Los Angeles-area plastic surgery practice for women tired of having dimpled buttocks. What Is Cellulite? Many …
"Prejuvenation" is more than the latest buzzword in the aesthetic field. It's actually a sound anti-aging strategy that helps prevent early signs of aging from developing using a range of non-surgical treatments. Many people don't notice wrinkles or skin laxity until they're in their 30s or even 40s. Still, treatments we perform for patients in …