Dr. David Stoker's Blog

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How Soon After Giving Birth Can I Get a Mommy Makeover? (Updated 2025)

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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Is There a Season for Facelift Surgery in Los Angeles?

People considering facelifts in Los Angeles may not think it matters what time of year you get a facelift. The optimal time for facial plastic surgery depends primarily on your lifestyle and preferences, of course. And people have good reasons for scheduling their surgeries during certain seasons, including how the weather could potentially affect their …

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Dr. David Stoker

What to Know Before You Get Breast Augmentation

Even though breast augmentation patients at my Los Angeles practice ultimately love their results, the initial changes after surgery can sometimes take them by surprise. The results they see in the first few days of recovery often don’t reflect the vision they had in mind, which can take a few weeks to fully develop. It’s important …

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Dr. David Stoker

Which Type of Liposuction Procedure Is Right for You?

Since the use of tumescent solution revolutionized modern liposuction in the 1980s, technology has been steadily advancing and producing new ways to make the body contouring procedure less invasive and more effective. Patients considering liposuction at my Los Angeles practice may be surprised to learn how many varied approaches to the procedure exist today. Each …

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Dr. David Stoker

The Dangers of DIY Injectables

Everyone loves a good do-it-yourself project, especially one that saves money. However, there are some things you should never do yourself. When it comes to injectables or a “liquid facelift” in Los Angeles, it’s best to leave it to the plastic surgeons. At the end of the day, these “projects” are serious medical procedures, and …

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Is a Nonsurgical ‘Facelift’ Making Surgical Facelifts Obsolete? (Spoiler Alert: No)

One of the most common questions I hear from patients considering a facelift at my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice is whether nonsurgical alternatives can provide the same benefits as a full surgical procedure. With the rise of injectable treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers, patients are getting more and more excited about …

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It’s Called a Panniculus, and You Can’t Remove It by Working Out (Updated 2024)

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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Dr. David Stoker

Knowing When It’s Time To Get a Facelift

Years ago, I answered a question from someone on the RealSelf.com website asking why plastic surgeons opposed performing facelift surgery on younger patients. I can't answer for all plastic surgeons, but the skin of younger patients typically doesn’t warrant getting a facelift. My goal is to create results that look natural, and it would be …

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We’re beyond excited to welcome Brittany Lehmann, PA-C to our aesthetics family. As a national trainer and seasoned injector with over 9 years of experience, Brittany is passionate about helping patients look and feel their best — naturally.