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More People Choosing Noninvasive Liposuction in Los Angeles
The doctors at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates are seeing increased interest in ZERONA™ and Zeltiq™, completely noninvasive body contouring methods that can be used on their own or in conjunction with liposuction.

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.

Smartlipo™ Gains Traction as a Tool for Liposculpture
Smartlipo™ has attracted enormous media attention as a modern technique for removing unwanted deposits of fat. Now Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, one of the premier plastic surgery practices in Los Angeles, is taking it to the next level. They are one of only two practices in Southern California to have the new, more powerful 18 watt Smartlipo laser liposuction system.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Video
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Experiencing what some might call a "mid-drift bulge," "pooch," "paunch," or "spare tire?" A tummy tuck can remove excess skin and tissue, as well as tighten muscles to eliminate a flabby tummy that won't respond to a healthy lifestyle of eating right and exercising. |
Liposuction Methods
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In this video, Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. David Stoker discusses his education and training, and also talks about the commitment to surgical safety at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates. He goes on to talk about the benefits of power-assisted liposuction for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles patients. |
Christy's Mommy Makeover
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After wanting a Breast Augmentation for over 20 years, and after rearing 3 children, 44-year old Christy Carleton finally thought the time was right to enhance her figure. In addition, Christy opted for a tummy tuck and liposuction 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 |
Ana's Aloha Body
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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 has chosen to combine Tummy Tuck surgery, Liposuction, Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation to restore her body and remove stretch marks. As seen on The Learning Channel's A Personal Story |
Shaping Strecker
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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 some contouring liposuction and a tummy tuck. As seen on Discovery Health: Plastic Surgery Before and After: "Plastic Elastic" » Read Jeremy's Testimonial |
Lifting Andre
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Andre tackled a lifelong weight problem and lost 75 pounds on his own. Left with extra skin around his waist, Dr. Stevens performs a Body Lift (Tummy Tuck and Liposuction in combination) to help Andre achieve his ideal shape. As seen on The Learning Channel's A Personal Story |








