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Television Appearances
Mom, would you erase the signs of pregnancy?
Dr. Stoker was recently featured on The Today Show where he discussed the mommy makeover.
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In the News
Below are the Press Releases from the past six months. Read Archived Press Releases.
'Real Housewife' Battles Cellulite at Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Jeanna Keough, one of the Real Housewives of Orange County, recently had SmoothShapes® cellulite treatment from a Los Angeles cosmetic surgery practice overseen by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Grant Stevens. This new technology finally offers relief for the millions of women living with cellulite.
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Younger Beverly Hills Breast Reduction Patients Increasingly Opt for Nipple-Preserving Approaches
Many younger women seeking breast reduction surgery near Beverly Hills are focusing on newer surgical approaches that will allow them to retain the function and sensation in their nipples. Dr. Grant Stevens explains how these methods are beneficial for many women with overly large breasts.
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Beverly Hills Abdominoplasty Surgeons Advise Post Weight Loss Patients to
Choose Carefully
Post-bariatric patients from Beverly Hills seeking tummy tucks are becoming increasingly aware that plastic surgery after weight loss requires the special skills of a highly trained surgeon. The doctors of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates identify how - and why - patients are making better choices.
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Los Angeles 'Micro' Liposuction Patients Choosing Combination Enhancement Surgeries
As Los Angeles and Beverly Hills liposuction patients desire more complete results, plastic surgeons are performing more procedures that combine the Smartlipo™ laser lipolysis system with other procedures for enhanced body sculpting.
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More Los Angeles Liposuction Patients Combining Dietary Changes with Cosmetic Surgery
Patients are finding ways to maximize the results of their cosmetic surgery and liposuction. Los Angeles patients who wish to keep the off the extra pounds participate in frequent activity and watch what they eat.
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Innovative Eyelash Growth Treatment Launched in Los Angeles
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates now offers LATISSE™ for naturally enhanced eyelash growth. Through simple, at-home applications, eyelashes naturally grow darker, thicker, and longer. No more worry about lashes smudging or running.
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Beverly Hills & Pasadena Breast Reduction: Not Just for Women Anymore
The plastic surgeons at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates are seeing an increase in male patients considering Beverly Hills breast reduction as more and more men feel comfortable getting help for their cosmetic concerns.
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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.
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Time to Fight Cellulite
Los Angeles plastic surgeon launches Smooth Shapes to fight The Battle of The Bulge.
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What Recession?
In the face of an uncertain economy, one thing remains constant; people want to look their very best. Independent of what is going on with the outside world; it's what's going on inside their world that matters. No dreary weather forecast is going to dissuade thirsty consumers from taking a trip to the fountain-of-youth.
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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.
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New Study of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Breast Implant Patients Sheds Light on Safety
Data on the safety and success rates of cosmetic surgery using fourth generation cohesive silicone gel implants has been relatively sparse, but a new study tracks one surgeon's long-term results for breast implant surgery for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles women.
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Los Angeles Breast Augmentation Study Tracks Women Who Have Experienced Saline Implant Deflation
A study of 285 breast enlargement patients at the Los Angeles practice of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates found that most patients who chose to replace a deflated saline implant selected a silicone gel model instead.
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The Mom Job
Growing numbers of women are getting Mommy Makeovers to erase the signs of pregnancy. Here's what you should know.
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More Southern California Breast Reduction Patients Choosing Outpatient Settings
Outpatient surgical facilities are becoming increasingly popular among Los Angeles and Beverly Hills breast reduction patients. Some of the factors contributing to the rising popularity of the outpatient option are safety, lowered cost, and high quality of care.
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Economy Takes Toll on Nips and Tucks, Gym Memberships
Not just the economy is sagging. Cash-strapped folks are cutting back on body-firming services such as gym memberships, diets and cosmetic procedures.
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News Articles
Both Dr. Stevens & Dr. Stoker routinely appear as contributors to the industry's leading consumer publication, Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Surgery Magazine. Click any of the links below to read the full color articles in PDF format.






