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.
I’m frequently asked what the right age is for a facelift. Even though most of the Traceless Facelift patients we see are in their 50s or 60s, plenty of people in their 40s get facelifts, as do women and men in their 70s if they’re healthy. Additionally, people younger than 40 who have lost significant …
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Hi, I'm Dr David Stoker board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. A question I practice frequently receives, What causes breast implants to Ripple? That's a really good question, and it comes down to either the implant or the patient's body. The implants are not solid. A solid implant is something we might use on a …
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I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. A question that my practice frequently receives is should breast implants be placed over or under the muscle. The answer is it depends. Most of the time, we're going to put it underneath the muscle. The muscle is the pectoralis major muscle that basically …
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The appeal of a fuller pout has become increasingly mainstream, propelling lip fillers to the forefront of cosmetic procedures. However, achieving that perfect look is not as simple as it seems. Choosing the right type of filler and the right practitioner can make all the difference between a dream come true and a cautionary tale. …
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This a question we frequently receive in my practice. What happens when you transfer fat to the breasts? I want to walk you through the process. We take fat through liposuction on one part of the body, purify it, and then inject it into the breast tissue where there's both breast tissue and fat. If …
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Dr. David Stoker board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. We frequently receive a question from our breast patients: What is the downtime for breast augmentation and the rapid recovery technique? Well, the answer is it varies between patients, but the vast majority of our patients are usually able to go back to work within a …
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Many of the rapid recovery breast augmentation patients we see ask if silicone gel breast implants are better than saline implants. The answer is typically yes, but it depends on each patient's specific circumstances. I certainly prefer the feel of silicone gel implants, but some women still opt for saline implants. What Are The Differences …
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I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon and tummy tuck expert in Los Angeles. I've answered just about every question imaginable about this procedure, including this one: "Is it okay to get a tattoo over your tummy tuck scar?" It's a really good question, and the answer is usually yes, but I would ask …
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Dr. David Stoker, board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. Today, I have a beautiful six-week post-op result on an extreme makeover after massive weight loss. I have a beautiful 39-year-old great-looking woman who fortunately lost 180+ pounds, which made an enormous difference for her. Unfortunately, the significant weight loss caused her breasts to be pointing …
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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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