The quest for the perfect breast is a meaningful and personal one for each woman. As you begin your own journey, you will want to choose your surgical partner very carefully.
One consideration you will have is how your doctor handles their role in your procedure. Does your physician understand the impact your figure has on your overall well-being? Do they take time to get to know you and your individual goals and concerns? Do they feel pride in creating the breasts that are perfect for you rather than breasts they feel you should have?
As board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeons, both Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker are well aware of how central a woman's breasts are to her self-image. They know that having a figure to feel proud of makes all the difference in the way she feels about herself. They take their opportunity to transform a woman's shape and self-confidence very seriously. They take time in consultation to understand each patient's objectives and concerns and to begin formulating a surgical plan that's just right for her.
Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker derive enormous satisfaction from creating results that make a difference in their patients' lives. A powerful indication of their success in doing just that is the outpouring of admiration and appreciation they receive - unsolicited - from their patients. Phone calls, email and notes stream into Marina Plastic Surgery each week, thanking Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker for their work.
Another factor in your choice of surgeon will be their technical expertise. Are they well-trained and are they board certified? Are they respected by their peers in the field? How do their colleagues feel about their work?
From their days in medical school when each graduated with honors, Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker have received a large number of awards and accolades from a wide range of organizations. Both physicians are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and belong to a number of professional surgical societies. Click to read more about Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker.
Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker are asked to share expertise with their peers in a variety of ways. Dr. Stevens has been invited to be a visiting professor at Loma Linda University, The University of Switzerland, The University of Denmark, and The University of Southern California, for example. Dr. Stoker was recently chosen by his peers to teach a course at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting. The two surgeons have pioneered a new treatment for breast lift, The Stevens Laser Bra, and they train other surgeons in the technique.
The relationships Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker have with their colleagues at Marina Plastic Surgery are filled with mutual respect and trust. Many staff members have been with the doctors for years. The two nurses have over 30 years combined with Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker, and Dr. Stevens' patient coordinator has worked with him for almost two decades. In addition, the majority of their colleagues in the practice have chosen to have one or more procedures with Dr. Stevens or Dr. Stoker. Click to read Natalie's story here.
The best way to find out if the surgeons are a good match for you is to arrange a consultation with one of them today. You can receive a free consultation when you request your appointment online and schedule during one of the convenient times our surgeons have set aside exclusively for Web visitors.