Stoker Plastic Surgery: David Stoker, MD
4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 1000
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 300-1779
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Browsing tummy tuck before-and-after photos is a huge part of the research prospective patients do while looking for the best surgeon to perform their procedure. At my plastic surgery practice near Los Angeles, many of the women and men I treat are drawn in by the results they’ve seen me create on TV shows like …
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The best time for a tummy tuck is when you’re at or near a stable, healthy weight, don’t anticipate a future pregnancy, are in good overall health, and can devote enough time and support to recovery. A tummy tuck can create a flatter, firmer abdomen by removing loose skin and tightening the abdominal wall, but …
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There is never a shortage of trends when it comes to the aesthetics field, and often the ones that get the most buzz are those that seem too good to be true. One such example is the so-called "C-tuck," which involves having a cesarean section immediately followed by a tummy tuck. At my Los Angeles …
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Many potential tummy tuck patients are intrigued by the idea of having a less invasive surgery with a smaller scar. It's no surprise the mini tummy tuck is a tempting option—but it's not right for everyone. How can you determine the best tummy tuck approach for you? At my Los Angeles-area practice, I'll consult closely …
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Tummy tucks are well-known for their ability to produce a toned, contoured stomach. But moving the skin and tightening muscle can have an unintended side effect: changing how your belly button looks. One of the easiest ways to spot a low-quality tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is an unnatural-looking belly button. Without attentive care and proper techniques, …
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Most plastic surgeons will encourage you to be at or near your ideal weight (usually within 20 pounds of your goal) before having a . In this blog post, I will explain why surgeons recommend that patients be at their “ideal weight” before undergoing surgery, why weight stability and body mass index tend to matter …
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The Mommy Makeover is a coveted procedure at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice—for good reason. It offers women the option of combining multiple procedures in a single operation that addresses the physical toll taken by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. But many women wonder, "How soon after giving birth can I get a Mommy Makeover?" …
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Losing weight is a major life change, and it can be frustrating to put in all that hard work—only for your slimmer shape to be hidden under a lot of loose skin. Surgery after weight loss at my Los Angeles practice helps patients put the “finishing touches” on their new bodies to complement their hard-earned …
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Life events such as childbirth and significant weight loss can lead to loose, hanging skin that doesn't snap back into place, even with a dedicated diet and exercise routine. If you've worked hard to achieve your weight loss goals or gone through the transformative process of pregnancy, you may find yourself with excess skin that …
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Pinterest was originally created as a social media platform that lets you visually bookmark (or "pin") the things you find beautiful or interesting—like yummy recipes or intriguing home renovations. But in recent years, it's become overrun with gimmicky spam pins promoting alternative remedies and junk science, plus many quick and fast "results" for weight loss. …
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