Los Angeles residents are very accustomed to hearing about liposuction. Most of us know at least a couple of friends or relatives who have sought to reduce pockets of stubborn fat using liposuction. The change that one can experience with this procedure is truly amazing. As a plastic surgeon that has performed thousands of liposuction surgeries, for me …
There is a magnitude of reasons why people choose to undergo plastic surgery procedures. Ultimately, these reasons break down into two groups. Patients will choose to undergo plastic surgery to improve in the aesthetic appearance of their body, or they will opt for plastic surgery for reconstructive reasons. Aesthetic plastic surgery is performed for patients …
Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition once again introduces us to a touching story. Tony, a 49 year old man that has struggled with weight his whole life has the opportunity of a lifetime to turn his life around and become a new man. The culprit for Tony’s weight gain like many people was too much …
Every year, women choose to have breast augmentation or breast lift surgery to boost their self confidence and overall happiness with their bodies. If you are one of those women looking for breast augmentation, Beverly Hills patients say that your next hardest decision is finding an expert plastic surgeon for the job, and also choosing …
Patients that choose to have body lift surgery are typically people that have a large volume of loose and sagging skin in multiple areas on their body. This excess skin is typically the result of a massive weightloss and the skin was unable to bounce back to its original orientation on the body. The main …
If you have been considering a wrinkle-reducing injectable treatment in Los Angeles such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, you may have heard that BOTOX is often used to treat "dynamic" wrinkles. What does this term mean? Well, there are many types of wrinkles, and each should be approached differently with regard to proper treatment. Three of the most …
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker has partnered with UCLA's stem cell research center and is offering his Los Angeles liposuction patients the opportunity to donate their unwanted fat to medical research. Marina Del Rey, California (October 2011) – Board-certifies plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker is offering liposuction patients the opportunity to be a part …
Many of my Los Angeles liposuction patients are interested in using local anesthesia for their procedures, but they are worried about the risks. The truth is that all plastic surgery procedures carry some risks, and the same is true when choosing anesthesia. Your surgeon should be able to recommend the most appropriate type of sedation based …
As increasing numbers of women seek mommy makeover plastic surgery, Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker is frequently sought by the media to explain the concept to viewers, listeners and readers from coast to coast. In a recent appearance on NBC’s Today show, Dr. Stoker related that many women he meets are interested …
Although many people may not think of breast surgery as a post-weight loss procedure, many women need breast lift after weight loss surgery to restore breast volume and shape. I offer many breast surgery procedures at my practice that are particularly helpful for women who want to address two common concerns after weight loss: Decreased …
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