Buttock Lift (Excisional) Before & After Case 2372

After four pregnancies in just five years, this dedicated, health-conscious mom faced a challenge she couldn’t overcome in the gym: a severe case of diastasis recti. Even with consistent exercise and a strong fitness routine, her abdominal muscles remained significantly separated, leaving her with a permanent bulge and loss of core strength that no amount of crunches could fix.

Determined to feel strong and confident again, she turned to Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles with over two decades of experience specializing in complex tummy tuck surgeries and full-body transformations. Known for his precise surgical technique and natural-looking results, Dr. Stoker has performed thousands of successful abdominal procedures, making him a go-to expert for advanced cases like this.

Her tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with Dr. Stoker repaired her core, removed excess skin, and completely restored her midsection. The results were incredible — a flat, tight abdomen that reflected all the hard work she put into her health and fitness. For the first time in years, she felt aligned, strong, and confident in her body again.

But as time passed, so did her body. Five years later, hormonal changes and a natural decline in skin elasticity led to noticeable softness, skin laxity, and early signs of cellulite, especially in the lower abdomen and buttock. Even with a clean lifestyle and consistent workouts, she could feel the difference — and it was frustrating.

So she made the trip — flying in from Washington State back to Dr. Stoker’s Los Angeles office to reclaim the results she knew were possible. After evaluating her changes, Dr. Stoker recommended a body lift tailored to her current anatomy, designed to retighten loose skin and redefine the abdominal contour.

The results? Her abdomen, legs and buttocks were once again firm, smooth, and beautifully contoured. Most importantly, she regained her confidence and felt comfortable in her body, whether working out or slipping into a bikini.