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.
If you’ve heard of a liquid facelift and wondered what that means, you’re not alone. We’re often asked about the differences between a liquid facelift and a facelift. The answer is that one is a nonsurgical procedure, and the other is cosmetic plastic surgery. Once patients learn the difference, the next question is often, “which …
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Sculpted cheekbones are almost universally considered attractive, which is one reason the popularity of buccal fat reduction isn’t surprising. Especially when combined with other procedures, such as liposuction under the chin, buccal fat removal can profoundly affect the appearance and shape of your face. For people who are self-conscious about having “chipmunk” cheeks, buccal fat …
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I'm Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. One of the questions we frequently receive from both patients and writers out there is: What are the dangers of going to a surgeon who may not be the best at mommy makeover surgery in particular? Well, first, it's important to understand what a …
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Being a guy with overly developed breasts can be embarrassing, whether a teenager or an adult. It is often caused by a condition called gynecomastia, which is quite common and may go away on its own if you’re an adolescent going through puberty. Many people ask how to know if their “man boobs” are caused …
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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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