A board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. David Stoker is known for exceptional results, having completed more than 20,000 plastic surgery procedures that include the face, breast, and body. His award-winning plastic surgery practice in Los Angeles, recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and LA Magazine, is consistently on the leading edge of care. From the latest innovations in aesthetic medicine to tried-and-true techniques, Dr. Stoker and his staff offer a comprehensive experience that strives to exceed patient expectations.
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David Stoker, MD, brings more than 20 years of focused facial surgery experience to patients, with early foundational work on facial nerve anatomy and advanced facelift techniques that continue to inform his surgical approach today. His innovations include the Traceless Facelift suite of procedures that lift the face and neck without visible scars or an over-tightened appearance. His facial procedures emphasize natural movement, longevity, and subtle refinement—drawing patients who want results that look refreshed, not operated on.
Dr. Stoker is recognized for his expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive breast procedures. He has served as an FDA clinical investigator for silicone gel breast implants and has co-authored multiple articles on emerging breast augmentation techniques and safety considerations. Dr. Stoker’s breast surgery techniques prioritize both aesthetics and recovery. His industry-leading recovery protocols are especially well-suited to Los Angeles patients with busy, active lifestyles, helping them return to daily routines sooner with natural-looking results that stand the test of time. Procedure options include:
Body contouring surgery requires an artistic eye and a deep understanding of how the body changes over time. Dr. Stoker is a nationally recognized expert in body contouring and serves as an educator for both The Aesthetic Society and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, teaching other surgeons advanced body contouring techniques. He offers the following procedures, which can be performed individually or combined, to help patient reclaim smooth, firm, youthful contours:
Liposuction requires technical expertise and careful planning to achieve smooth, natural contours. Board-certified plastic surgeon David Stoker, MD, has authored multiple chapters in plastic surgery textbooks on liposuction, including a comprehensive overview of best practices that demonstrates his depth of experience in the field. He was ranked among Newsweek’s “America’s Best Plastic Surgeons” for liposuction in 2021. At his practice in Los Angeles, Dr. Stoker uses liposuction to enhance natural body shape and muscle definition on its own or in combination with other procedures.
Dr. Stoker specializes in post-weight loss plastic surgery to help patients feel more comfortable and confident. His expertise gained him the privilege of serving as the exclusive plastic surgeon for 3 seasons of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition and a surgical consultant for NBC’s The Biggest Loser. He developed the Bikini Body Lift to help women frustrated by excess skin and cellulite restore shape and contour with strategically concealed incisions. His surgical plans typically include a combination of the following procedures that may be performed together or staged over time:
Men and women require entirely different approaches to plastic surgery. Dr. Stoker recognizes these differences, no matter how subtle, and adjusts his techniques to achieve results that look masculine and natural.
Our expertise extends beyond plastic surgery. We offer an extensive range of non-surgical treatments administered by our talented, experienced team of aesthetic providers under the guidance of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker.
If you have a treatment in mind, review our complete offering of non-surgical services. If you need a little help deciding, narrow down your options with our interactive treatment planner.