Category Archives: Tummy Tuck

What is a Mommy Makeover, and What is Included?

I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, with a question that I often receive in our practice. What is a mommy makeover? It's an excellent question involving three different procedures: a tummy tuck, breast surgery, and Liposuction. This treatment varies a lot depending on the person. For instance, there are different …

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Is plastic surgery after weight-loss trending?

Is Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Trending?

Many people added a few pounds during the pandemic—the "quarantine 15"—as self-isolating undermined workout schedules and led to more snacking while working from home. In contrast, some people used the disruption to focus on weight loss either through lifestyle changes or bariatric surgery. Losing significant weight, however, often requires plastic surgery after weight loss at …

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Woman standing with arms crossed, after a mommy makeover in Marina Del Rey.

Being a Mommy After a Mommy Makeover

Women with children at home who are considering Mommy Makeover surgery at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice often share worries about being able to take care of their family after the procedure. Guilt and feelings of selfishness sometimes surface during the consultation because they feel like they should be taking care of their family's …

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Read this before getting a mommy makeover

Read This Before Getting a Mommy Makeover (Updated 2023)

Even though women know pregnancy changes their bodies, the physical toll it can take still comes as a bit of a shock for some mothers. It can also be a source of frustration to women who dedicate themselves to regaining their pre-pregnancy bodies by leading healthy lifestyles but still can't regain their confidence. And confidence …

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A woman touches her stomach after receiving a tummy tuck.

Surprising Health Benefits of a Tummy Tuck (Updated 2025)

Thinking about getting a tummy tuck? If so, you already know that the procedure improves the appearance of the abdomen by removing excess skin that often remains after pregnancy or other significant weight loss. But many abdominoplasty patients at our plastic surgery practice in Los Angeles aren’t aware of the unexpected health benefits of a …

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Bikini Body Lift™
Cellulite, sagging skin, and lower body laxity are some of the most stubborn concerns for women — especially after weight loss, pregnancy, or menopause. While skin tightening treatments and traditional thigh lifts often fall short, Dr. David Stoker’s Bikini Body Lift™ delivers natural, long-lasting results by lifting, tightening, and reshaping the thighs and buttocks to restore a youthful, smooth contour.

Traceless Deep Plane Facelift
For patients seeking facial rejuvenation, Dr. Stoker’s Traceless Deep Plane Facelift is designed to achieve powerful, natural-looking results without visible signs of surgery. This advanced technique repositions the deep facial layers to restore youthful volume and definition while ensuring incisions remain virtually invisible. The result is a refreshed, balanced appearance that looks entirely your own.