Combined Breast Surgery and Tummy Tuck, New Study Results
Updating a study published in 2006, a review of 268 patients over a 10 year period ending in 2007 was recently published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. The study found that tummy tuck patients in Los Angeles who also had breast surgery saw complication rates comparable to single-procedure patients. click for full story
Practice First to Offer New Non-Invasive Treatment for Cellulite in Los Angeles
Dr. Grant Stevens is proud to announce the introduction of SmoothShapes®, a non-invasive treatment for cellulite, at his Los Angeles practice. SmoothShapes uses laser and light technology in combination with vacuum and manual massage to reduce the appearance of cellulite on all parts of the body. click for full story
Study of Plastic Surgery after Pregnancy Confirms Safety of Combined Procedures
A retrospective review of 268 patients who underwent "mommy makeover" procedures at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates in Los Angeles (combining tummy tuck, breast lift, liposuction, and similar surgeries) shows that complications following combined surgery are similar to those reported for individually-staged procedures. click for full story
Is the 'Mom Job' Really Necessary?
The New York Times evaluates the effects of pregancy and the desire to cure the ravages of motherhood. Dr. Stoker and other plastic surgeons discuss the pros and cons of the 'mommy makeover.' click for full story
Another Reason for Holiday Cheer!
The holiday season is here again, and mothers everywhere are finding themselves consumed by the spirit of giving. Once the hectic period of gift shopping and seasonal decorating has passed, many women finally take the time to do something special for themselves. For busy moms who usually only think of others, plastic surgery has become increasingly popular as...click for full story
Many women and men suffer from loose abdominal muscles that give a bulgy appearance to the midriff and, in many cases, will not respond to exercise. Watch this video to learn how tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles women flattens out that belly "pooch," tightens loose muscles, removes stretch marks, and eliminates excess skin to create a smooth, natural-looking result.
After wanting a breast augmentation for over 20 years, and after rearing 3 children, 44-year old Christy finally thought the time was right to enhance her figure. In addition, Christy opted for liposuction and a tummy tuck to remove inches of unwanted skin after she worked hard to lose the weight of her childbearing years. As a finishing touch, Christy had a ThermaCool® Face Lift to complete her Mommy Makeover.
As seen on: Discovery Health Channel
Jeremy Strecker, a chiropractic student, was chubby as a child. After some serious weight loss, Jeremy was bothered by his loose skin. He turned to Dr. Stevens for contouring liposuction and a tummy tuck. As seen on Discovery Health's Plastic Surgery Before and After: "Plastic Elastic"
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Ana's body changed after gaining 60 pounds with her first pregnancy; she was left with loose skin and sagging breasts. Four children later, Ana chose to combine a "Beverly Hills tummy tuck" with liposuction, breast lift and breast augmentation to restore her pre-baby body and remove stretch marks. As seen on The Learning Channel's A Personal Story
Andre tackled a lifelong weight problem and lost 75 pounds on his own. Left with extra skin around his waist, Andre had Dr. Stevens perform a body lift combined with liposuction and tummy tuck to help him achieve his ideal shape. As seen on The Learning Channel's A Personal Story
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