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Latest Videos & Appearances

Breast Implant Health ScareBreast Implant Health Scare
One of the primary goals of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates is to provide safe and effective results for every patient. Committed to advancing awareness of breast implant options in Los Angeles, Dr. Grant Stevens was on CNN talking about PIP (Poly Implant Prosthesis) implants and what steps should be taken next. Watch Video »


Dr. Stevens visits In the KnowLiposuction Alternative in Los Angeles, CoolSculpting®
An alternative to liposuction in Los Angeles, CoolSculpting helps women and men remove stubborn fat bulges through a patented cooling process. In this video, Dr. Grant Stevens visits In the Know to discuss the benefits of CoolSculpting. Watch Video »


Dr. Stevens on The DoctorsDr. Stevens on The Doctors
Plastic surgery specialist Dr. Grant Stevens performs labiaplasty on The Doctors and shares his insights on this effective procedure. Labiaplasty helps Los Angeles women who have suffered embarrassment in the past feel more comfortable and confident. Watch Video »


Plastic Surgery MythbustersMarina Plastic Surgery Celebrates with 25th Anniversary Party!
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates has been providing quality care and beautiful results for plastic surgery in Los Angeles for 25 years! To celebrate our success, we decided to invite patients and guests to our offices to enjoy an evening of fun. The party theme was "Girls' Night Out" and included a makeup salon, Tarot card reading, food, candy and more. Watch Video »


Plastic Surgery MythbustersDr. Stevens on Plastic Surgery MythBusters!
Cosmetic procedures are at an all time high in popularity. The internet is abuzz with websites, blogs, and tweets about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Some of that information is worthwhile, and some is somewhat less than reliable. There are a lot of "common beliefs" that just don't hold water. This week the entire show is dedicated to dispelling all the myths about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Juius Few and Dr. Grant Stevens will join the host, Dr. Adam Rubinstein, as the expert panel discusses the real story behind many misconceptions. Hear the Show »


American Health and BeautyDr. Stevens on American Beauty & Health.
Currently patients are actively seeking minimally invasive or
non-surgical aesthetic options. The trend is growing as technology offers us more options to not go under the knife. Dr. Stevens discusses two skin tightening facelift alternatives, Thermage CPT and Exilis. Watch Video »


Dr. Stevens on ExtraSexy Legs for Summer!
As the weather heats up, we all want sexy legs that look great in shorts and skirts. Getting them is easier than ever! On EXTRA, Dr. Stevens discusses Lipotherme™, a minimally-invasive option for slimming upper knees and cankles. Watch Video »


Today ShowDr. Stevens on Good Morning America
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Grant Stevens weighs in on a recent Hollywood trend towards casting more natural looking actors and actresses while passing on those whose plastic surgery looks obvious or overdone. Watch Video »


Dr. Stevens on ET OnlineDr. Stevens on ET Online
ET Online features plastic surgeon to the stars, Dr. Grant Stevens, in a segment discussing non-surgical tricks for skin rejuvenation. Dr. Stevens shares insights from his many years of experience with Thermage® and Fraxel®. Watch Video »


Today ShowMom, would you erase the signs of pregnancy?
A Marina Plastic Surgery specialist was recently featured on The Today Show where he discussed the mommy makeover. Read about the show »


Books

Power TripAuthor Receives Breast Implant Education from Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
In her book, "Power Trip," author Amanda Little explores our nation's energy crisis and, as part of the discussion about synthetics, pays a visit to Dr. Grant Stevens for his thoughts on silicone gel implants. She describes her experience observing a breast augmentation procedure and writes about Dr. Stevens' insights on new cohesive silicone gel ("gummy bear") implants.
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Press Releases

Below are the Press Releases from the past six months. Read Archived Press Releases.

Vectra® 3-D Imaging Can Help Patients Visualize Their New Looks
Marina Plastic Surgery channels Hollywood with a new three-dimensional photo system that creates lifelike images to show how Los Angeles plastic surgery patients may look after cosmetic procedures.
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Rhinoplasty Does More Than Make You Look Younger, Surgeon Says
A recent study published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery suggests that rhinoplasty can make patients look younger. Dr. Michelle Spring says her rhinoplasty patients in Los Angeles experience a number of other benefits as well.
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Dr. Grant Stevens Principal Investigator for New FDA-approved Sientra® Gummy Bear Breast Implants
Dr. Grant Stevens, a breast augmentation specialist who offers a range of breast implants in Los Angeles, was the principal investigator for the recently FDA-approved Sientra gummy bear implants.
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Marina Plastic Surgery Offers New Cellulaze™ Cellulite Treatment
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, a Los Angeles-area practice, now has a new way to treat cellulite with an innovative, FDA-approved laser procedure called Cellulaze.
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Dr. Grant Stevens to Speak at American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting
Dr. Grant Stevens, a Los Angeles plastic surgeon, will speak about breast enhancement at the Fourth American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting in Florianopolis, Brazil, in February.
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Breast Enhancement Patients Prefer Female Doctors, Surgeon Says
Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michelle Spring says that, in her experience, women often feel more at ease about breast enhancement when they can consult with a female specialist.
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PIP Implant Recall was Predicted as Early as 2005
Dr. Grant Stevens, a board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon, discusses the widespread recall of breast implants made by France's Poly Implant Prothese (PIP).
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VECTRA 3-D Imaging Available at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery Practice
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, a Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, now offers VECTRA 3-D imaging to help patients see how they might look after surgery.
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FDA-Approved CoolSculpting® Quickly Gets Rid of Fat
Dr. Grant Stevens and Dr. Michelle Spring of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates now offer CoolSculpting® to help Los Angeles patients be free of unwanted fat without surgery.
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Practice in Los Angeles Offers New BOTOX® Alternative
Recently approved by the FDA, XEOMIN® is now being offered at Marina Plastic surgery in Los Angeles as a BOTOX alternative for wrinkle treatment.
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Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgeon to Appear on The Doctors
Dr. Grant Stevens, a cosmetic surgeon and founder of the Los Angeles plastic surgery center, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, will be featured on The Doctors on Monday, Nov. 21.
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New Website Features Med Spa Treatments & Hair Removal in Los Angeles
Dr. Grant Stevens, a board-certified plastic surgeon, has launched a new website for The Stevens Institute, a full-service medical day spa featuring treatments such as skin care and hair removal in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Face Lift Surgeon Celebrates 25 Years in the Marina
Dr. Grant Stevens, a Los Angeles face lift surgeon, celebrates advances in hi tech and low tech beauty procedures with his patients as well as special guests.
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Breast Reduction Surgery at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery Practice can Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
The Los Angeles plastic surgery specialists at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates offer breast reduction, also known as mammoplasty, to help reduce the risk of breast cancer in women, as well as save lives.
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Female Plastic Surgeon Specializes in Plastic Surgery for Women, such as Breast Augmentation in Los Angeles
The newest addition to Marina Plastic Surgery, Dr. Michelle Spring specializes in plastic surgery for women, including breast augmentation and lift in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgery Practice Now Offering Excel V Laser
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates is the first treatment location in California to offer the Excel V laser by Cutera® to help treat superficial facial redness and deep vein disorders.
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Los Angeles Breast Augmentation Surgeon Michelle Spring, M.D. Joins Marina Plastic Surgery Associates
Bringing exceptional expertise in breast augmentation and reconstruction, Los Angeles breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Michelle Spring has recently joined Marina Plastic Surgery Associates.
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It's Summer, So Freeze Your Butt Off
The surgeons at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, a Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, are offering CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ™, a non-surgical way to enhance body contours by removing unwanted fat.
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Dr. Grant Stevens to Speak at Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Dr. Grant Stevens, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, will be speaking at the third International Eurasian Aesthetic Surgery Course in June.
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Skin Care Institute in Los Angeles Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Institute, a skin care medical spa in Los Angeles, celebrates its 15th anniversary this month.
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Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgeon Notices Rise in CoolSculpting® Procedures
Dr. Grant Stevens, a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon, notices a rise in the number of people who are choosing CoolSculpting® procedures over traditional liposuction.
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon to Speak at Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society Meeting
Dr. Grant Stevens, an esteemed Los Angeles plastic surgeon, is set to speak at the Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society Meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil this June.
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Nipple Surgery Procedures on the Rise
Surgeons have been performing nipple surgery for years to improve the look of enlarged nipples, correct inverted nipples or achieve areola reduction. Dr. Grant Stevens is known for nipple repair procedures and has seen an increase at his practice.
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Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgeon Notes Increase in Plastic Surgery Patients
In line with the nearly 10 percent increase in plastic surgery procedures across the country from 2009 to 2010, Dr. Grant Stevens is noticing a rise in cosmetic surgery in Los Angles at his practice, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates.
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Plastic Surgery Practice Offers Alternative to Liposuction in Los Angeles
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates recently added the Exilis procedure for non-invasive body contouring and skin tightening. Many people thinking about lipo are choosing the treatment.
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More People Choosing Nonsurgical Facelift in Los Angeles
At Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, offering a full range of cosmetic enhancements, more women and men are choosing a "nonsurgical facelift" using injectable fillers like JUVÉDERM® and RADIESSE®.
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Surgeon Marks 1 Year Anniversary of CoolSculpting™ in Los Angeles
Early last year, Marina Plastic Surgery Associates added CoolSculpting™ by ZELTIQ™ to its list of body contouring options for Los Angeles area women and men. Over the past year, the procedure has seen increasing interest for its slimming results.
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Plastic Surgery Practice Posts Info on Breast Augmentation in Los Angeles
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates recently updated several of its Web sites with new information about breast augmentation in Los Angeles, including frequently asked questions and details about breast implant options.
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News Articles

Los Angeles plastic surgeons Dr. Stevens and Dr. Spring routinely appear as contributors to various consumer publications. Click any of the links below to read the full color articles.

New: The Gummy Bear Breast Implant

The gummy bears have finally arrived, and I’m not talking about chewy candies. Gummy bear also happens to the the nom-de-boob of the next-generation silicone breast implant, so called because the gel inside is firmer than in current models.

'Gummy Bear' Breast Implants: The New Wave Of Silicone Breast Augmentations

Have you ever pinched a gummy bear and thought, "that's what I want my boobs to feel like?" Neither have we.

Cellulaze: 10 Crucial Things to Know About New FDA-Approved Cellulite Treatment

Is cellulite about to be zapped into submission? A minimally invasive laser-based treatment known as Cellulaze™, created by Cynosure, Inc., was recently approved by the FDA and is piquing public interest as a new procedure against stubborn fat-dimple deposits.

Too Much Botox Could Leave You Looking Like the Easter Bunny

If your kids mistake you for the Easter Bunny when you pass out candy-filled baskets tomorrow, it could be time for Botox. Or, it could be because of Botox.

The competition

There is fierce plastic surgery competition between hospitals and physician-run outpatient centers, with the debate focusing on safety.

Different Kind Of Breast Reduction

It’s a plastic surgeon’s job to provide medical treatments that improve your look, and hopefully, your confidence.

Clear + Brilliant Laser System Offered by The Stevens Institute

To help prevent aging and enhance the skin's radiance, Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, founder of The Stevens Institute at Marina Plastic Surgery, recently added the new Clear + Brilliant laser system to the medical spa's facial rejuvenation menu.

'I feel like I'm deformed down there'

One woman has openly shared her experiences of labiaplasty on U.S. daytime television.

Correcting Labial Redundancy With A Labiaplasty?

Surgical and non-surgical options are available to address the appearance of the vagina.

A Viable Future
Plastic Surgery Practice

W. Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, on the role of aesthetic education in a changing field

Millionaire Matchmaker Joins In Celebrating Marina Plastic Surgery's 25th Anniversary

The 25th anniversary took place with a special guest appearance by Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger!

Marina del Rey Plastic Surgeon Celebrates 25 Years of Practice

Marina Plastic Surgery celebrates 25 years of practice in Marina del Rey.

In-Your-Face Fitness: A few dents in those cellulite theories

I've seen lots of fit, lean and muscular women working out who have cellulite.

Breast Implant Revision Happens - But Symmastia Doesn't Have To

Breast augmentation patients who experience symmastia must undergo breast implant revision to fix this problem.

Is Breast Asymmetry Bothering You?

Breast asymmetry is a very common cosmetic issue for patients seeking plastic surgery.

A Quick Breast Revision Procedure Can Correct Inverted Nipples

Inverted nipples are a readily correctable cosmetic problem.

Can Breast Revision Surgery Minimize Stretch Marks?

There's no one "cure" for stretch marks on your breasts.

Plastic Surgery for Men

Plastic surgery procedures for men - both surgical and non-invasive - increased a whopping 88 percent.

2 Skin Tightening Alternatives

Thermage CPT and Exilis may offer facelift alternatives that are completely non-surgical.

Breast Health

A concerned young man from Cape Town, South Africa, wrote to me recently, alarmed that bovine growth hormone in cow's milk is causing breast cancer.

Total Body Makeover

Plastic surgeon, Dr. Stevens has been combining multiple procedures in one session for over a decade.

Take Note

The Institute at Plastic Surgery Associates celebrates the anniversary of opening its doors as the world’s first medi-spa 15 years ago.

Nonsurgical cosmetic treatments growing in popularity

Many cosmetic treatments performed today are surgery-free.

Would You Freeze Your Fat Away?

Beauties, would you freeze your fat away without any pain, needles or surgery?

How Does A Fat Transfer Work?

Dr. Stevens discusses the procedure of fat transfers.

Dr. Paul M. Parker Exceeds National Average for Increase in Male Liposuction

Male Liposuction has increased nationwide.

It’s Summer, So Freeze Your Butt Off

Many of our patients choose CoolSculpting especially in the summertime.

What is the Exilis?

Read a roundtable discussion about the technology behind Exilis.

The Road to Practice Growth

The 2011 meeting of the ASAPS will cover marketing and practice management.

Think You've Got Weird Ears?

Dr. Stevens discusses the risks of "ear pointing".

My Clinical Facial

Blogger Karin Ruiz describes her clinical facial.

Take a Shot at Aging

Blogger Karin Ruiz shares her Botox experience.

Tell All (Most)

What makes some women deny they've ever gone near a scalpel or needle?

Thermage Review

Tighter Smoother Skin

Repeat Plastic Surgery

When the Pursuit of Beauty Calls for a Do-Over

The Mommy Makeover

Is a Tummy Tuck the Answer?

The Mommy Makeover

Considering Postpartum Plastic Surgery

Cohesive Gel Breast Implants

Dr. Stevens discusses "gummy bear" breast implants as the future of breast augmentation.

Chat With Charlie

Charlie tackles questions about ThermaCool and weight control as we age.

DOUBLE SURGERY CONTROVERSY

Dr Stevens discusses analysis of combined surgery procedures.

SmoothShapes

Dr. Stevens explains how SmoothShapes reduces cellulite.

HEALTH, BEAUTY AND FITNESS

Marina Plastic Surgery make 50 the new 40 with Fraxel Laser Treatment.

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GONE

Today's focus: smooth skin without stretch marks.

Waist Away

Dramatically reshape your tummy with a common outpatient procedure.

Get Your Figure Back

Combined procedures can get your pre-family figure back.

Inverted Nipple Repair

Dr. Stevens explains how to correct this common condition.

Total Body Makeover

Dr. Stevens talks about the practical way to combine procedures for a great result.

Non-Surgical Facelift

The newest technology uses radio frequency to lift the face without surgery.

The Eyes Have It

"Scarless" eyelid surgery can give the face a more youthful appearance.

Breast Aug vs. Boob Job

Natural looking breasts are the sign of an excellent breast augmentation.

Breast Implant Health Scare

The founder of a French company that makes breast implants linked to a health scare was charged Friday with involuntary injury.

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