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 …
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Stoker Plastic Surgery: David Stoker, MD
4640 Admiralty Way #1000
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 300-1779
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Dr. David Stoker's Blog
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 …
Read MoreAlthough 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 …
Read MoreI am proud to announce that I will be joining the team on Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition as the plastic surgery specialist on body contouring after weight loss. I will be working alongside two renowned experts, Dr. Terry Schaack, serving as the Medical Director, and Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, serving as the Director of …
Read MoreHaving performed literally thousands of body contouring procedures for Los Angeles liposuction patients, it makes sense that Dr. David Stoker has also become a leader in liposuction alternatives. Whether you’re looking for a choice other than surgery or simply seeking some fine-tuning, you can count on Dr. Stoker to recommend the right strategy for achieving …
Read MoreI am so incredibly happy with the results from my surgery with Dr. Stoker. It all started for me with a deviated septum that was causing me a lot of sinus infections and migraines. I went to Dr. Stoker on a recommendation from a trusted friend to see what could be done. In addition to …
Read MoreThe field of medicine advances largely through clinical research performed by doctors and scientists around the world. Within an individual practice like mine, participating in research projects not only benefits my particular specialty, plastic surgery, it also brings opportunities to my patients. I’ll give you a couple of examples. Several years ago, as silicone …
Read MoreAs any professional devoted to their field will tell you, it’s challenging to find time to achieve every career goal. As a Los Angeles plastic surgeon, I find that to be especially true. Of course, my first priorities are my patients. Whether I’m consulting with a new patient, performing surgery or conducting a postoperative …
Read MoreDr. Stoker is a fantastic doctor who gave me the incredible body that I always wanted. He carefully listened to my concerns/desires, and gave me exactly what I asked for and needed. I am an athlete who trains triathlons and martial arts. He was very sensitive to both my desires about my body and my …
Read MoreDr. Stoker is amazing. He has given me an entirely new outlook on life - he's given me the body I've always wanted. I had gastric bypass surgery 7 years ago, and after losing 150 lbs., I knew deep down that plastic surgery would be the next logical step. I hemmed and hawed, but when …
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