Doctor Debra L. Stafford, MD in Los Angeles, California 90036

Name: Debra L. Stafford, MD
Last name: Stafford
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Years experience: 25
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.contouredimages.com
Business: Contoured Images Plastic Surgery
Address: 6051 San Vicente Blvd.
Phone: +1 323-954-9161
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Zip Code: 90036
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Stafford embraces modern and innovative surgical techniques, instrumentation and technology to achieve effective and safe results in addition to providing patients as rapid and comfortable recovery as possible. Dr Stafford has extensive experience in body, breast and facial aesthetic/cosmetic surgery. In addition, Dr Stafford has substantial experience in performing liposuction and excision body contouring in awake patients. Dr Stafford works diligently to provide her patients a good experience during their procedures with minimal pain. Her patients also give her high reviews in bedside manner.

Aesthetic medicine can be particularly challenging for the aesthetic/cosmetic surgeon because cosmetic surgery is elective and patients have spent their entire lives looking at their own bodies in conjunction with societal standards and expectations and some will have very specific and detailed visions of how they wish to look. Dr Stafford believes that often the most important thing any physician can do (especially a plastic/cosmetic surgeon) for their patients is to listen. Dr Stafford is very good at connecting to patients and putting them at ease and allaying their fears concerning undergoing a procedure. Furthermore, Dr Stafford has extensive experience in body contouring in all body types including full figured individuals with higher BMIs. Dr Stafford possesses a strong aesthetic eye and works with her patients to develop a customized treatment plan that would fit the patients’ needs, desires and expectations.

In conclusion, Dr. Stafford strives to provide her patients with the most beautiful and natural-looking results possible to improve their self-confidence prioritizing patients’ safety whiles giving expert and compassionate care.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: ScB (BS), Applied Math-Biology, Brown University
  • Medical: MD, Brown University Alpert Medical School
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, King – Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Debra L. Stafford, MD

Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Debra Louise Stafford (ABMSUID -561742)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth:
2/27/1966

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/09/2

– 12/31/2010}
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification:
4/23/1997 – 7/1/2007
Education: 1990 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 6051 San Vicente BlvdLos Angeles, CA 9036-4401 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.0567506,-118.3607219

Primary location: 
Location name: Los Angeles
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0522,-118.2429962
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • AlloDerm
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Asclera
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Belotero
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • Cosmelan
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Derma Roller
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Electrolysis
  • Endermologie
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial
  • FemiLift
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • G-Shot
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipodissolve
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lumpectomy
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mesotherapy
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Panniculectomy
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SlimLipo
  • Spironolactone For Acne
  • Subcision
  • TCA Peel
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thermage
  • ThermiSmooth Face
  • ThermiTight
  • ThermiVa
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Velashape
  • VI Peel
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society, Brown University Chapter, 1900-present
  • Faculty Scholar Award, Scholarship award given by Brown University faculty for outstanding academic achievement and leadership
  • Nominee for Franklin C McLean and William & Charlotte Cadbury Awards

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 4254
Answer count: 25
Review count: 6
5 star count: 3
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 2.9365390298238
Answer count last three months: 4
Photo and answer count last three months: 4
Lead count last three months: 11
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Jun 14, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Feb 1, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Los Angeles, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0522,-118.2429962

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (Jan 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Liposuction (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Liposuction (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Liposuction (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (Jan 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (Jan 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (Jan 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $4400 – Dec 21, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $4400 – Oct 2018 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $4400 – Dec 21, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $4400 – Dec 21, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $4400 – Dec 21, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $4400 – Nov 2012 – Los Angeles, CA

Juvederm Prices

  • $1200 – Jan 16, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Sep 30, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Jan 16, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Jan 16, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Jan 16, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Sep 30, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Sep 30, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $1200 – Sep 30, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $7000 – Feb 21, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $7000 – Feb 21, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA

Other Prices

  • $7000 – Feb 21, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Contoured Images – Los Angeles, https://www.contouredimages.com/
Address
6051 San Vincente Blvd., Los Angeles, California, US, 90036 (GPS coordinates: 34.0584475,-118.3629949)
Phone
(323) 954-9161
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Sep 21, 2020 / Sep 21, 2020

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Tummy tuck or BodyTite?
Tummy tuck vs BodyTite
Oct 26, 2023
Hello, Abdominoplasty with muscle plication remains the gold standard for tightening the anterior trunk in individuals with loose skin. BodyTite will provide an improvement in tightening the skin but not to the degree of an abdominoplasty and muscle plication but patients often prefer a less invasive option. I am unable to examine you so I cannot access the degree of loose skin present. I am speaking generally. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in which a physical exam can...
Is it okay to have a facial fat transfer when you cannot have a second round?
Fat transfer
Oct 26, 2023
Hello, Although a single fat transfer may not provide the full effect you are hoping to achieve, the procedure should provide a more refreshed appearance of your face. Basically, a single fat transfer most likely will give an improvement. Discuss with your surgeon if you have reservations. He/she will be able to address your concerns.
Debra L Stafford, MD
6 months post sliding genioplasty - am I fully healed?
Genioplasty
Aug 26, 2023
Hello, it generally takes approximately 8 weeks for facial bones to heal so you should be healed by 6 months. If you have any questions or concerns, you should speak with your surgeon.
Why is my stomach NOT flat 7 months post tummy tuck and lipo?
Tummy tuck
Aug 26, 2023
Hello. I am able to appreciate a significant improvement although fullness in the lower abdomen is evident based upon the provided photographs.
Was muscle plication (suturing of the rectus abdominis muscle) from the pubis to the xiphoid performed ?
If not, suturing of the muscle would tighten the abdominal wall further. In addition, you may possibly have residual fat in the lower abdomen so additional liposuction could be helpful.
Do I have tubular breasts and what procedure would be best for correction?
Tubular Breasts
Aug 12, 2023
Hello, you appear to have type 2 tubular breasts in which the lower quadrants of the breast did not expand (constricted) with a high inframammary (IMF) fold. The lMF needs to be lowered and the restrictive bands of the IMF released. The posterior portion of the breast gland also must be cut in a chessboard or radial type fashion to allow the breast to expand combined with an implant that would be needed to fill out the deficient lower portion of the breast. You would also benefit from...
Is it possible to make the chin a little wider without implants/filler?
Chin surgery
Aug 12, 2023
Hello. The chin can be expanded without an implant or filler by the use of osteotomies (cutting of the bone) of the chin or jaw. Depending on what is required, orthodontic work of the teeth may be required.
Sincerely,Dr Debra Stafford
Upper abdominal liposuction or current options?
Liposuction upper abdomen
Jul 22, 2023
Hello, Liposuction continues to be the "gold standard" to remove localized fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. Non surgical options can be effective but not to the degree of liposuction.
Anesthesia 2x in one month?
Anesthesia
Jun 22, 2023
Hello, two general anesthesias in one month does not pose a serious risk for the majority of healthy patients. However, anesthesia in individuals over the age of 65 or 70 may have lingering effects on the brain for months to years. This phenomenon is a concern in older individuals.
Cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing surgical procedures under general anesthesia can be protected via HBO preconditioning. In general, HBO can only be helpful in your recovery.
In conclusion, healthy...
Are teardrop breast implants safe and are they the only way to achieve subtle results?
Teardrop breast implants
Jun 22, 2023
Anatomical implants (teardrop) implants are not "more dangerous" than round implants but there are distinct disadvantages of the anatomical implant over the round implant. The most long term serious risk would be the increased occurrence of a rare type of malignancy "anaplastic large-cell lymphoma" that is more likely to occur in textured implants over smooth implants (anatomical implants are always textured to prevent rotation). Anatomical implants can rotate and cause distortion of the...
Mini boob job - is a smaller implant (less than 200cc) significantly more suitable for active and
Breast augmentation in athletic women.
Jun 22, 2023
Hello, the best implant size is decided upon by the patient in consultation with her surgeon. Radiographic studies suggest that a range of 130-150 cc will increase the breast one cup size depending on a narrow or wide bra band width. I however rarely as a plastic surgeon recommend an implant less than 200 cc but would place an implant in the 130-150 cc range if the patient was wanting a very subtle augmentation.
Breast augmentation in athletic women has a high satisfaction rate with the...
17 days until breast augmentation and I vaped one day, by impulse
Smoking before breast augmentation.
Jun 21, 2023
Hello, I would recommend that the procedure be postponed for 4-6 weeks. Unfortunately, one episode of inhaling tobacco returns an individual back to the starting point. Being free of tobacco during the4-6 weeks and refraining from tobacco during an equal time period postoperatively will decrease the risk of wound healing complications in addition to decreasing the risks of blood clots, infection and inflammation. The healthy habits you practice are beneficial for recovery but will not negate...
Do I need a mini TT? Or a complete one? Also, I want implants, but do I need lift?
Full vs mini tummy tuck and breast implants with or without mastopexy
Mar 8, 2017
Hello, based on what I am able to discern from the provided photos, my opinion is that you are not a good candidate for a mini abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Patients who are candidates for mini abdominoplasty have weak abdominal muscles in conjunction with moderate loose lower abdominal wall skin and minimal loose skin above the umbilicus (naval or belly button).
As far as the ideal procedure for the breasts is concerned, because your breasts are not...
Should I be concerned?
Blood transfusion for cosmetic procedures
Mar 1, 2017
I would not recommend you having multiple procedures if a blood transfusion is necessary unless the blood is autologous (your own blood). Autologous blood can be collected from you a few weeks prior to the procedures and banked in preparation for your surgery.
Discuss with your surgeon if you can bank two units of your own blood to use instead of using the communal blood supply. Otherwise, I would advice that you have your body contouring performed in stages...
Will I get away with perky breasts with a donut lift?
Peri areolar (donut) breast lift
Feb 17, 2017
Hello and thank you for your question. A peri areolar (donut) breast lift would not provide satisfactory results for you. In fact most patients are not good candidates for a "donut" breast lift and the only time I would perform this procedure is in the occasional breast augmentation patient in which the nipple areolar complex is slightly low.
In your case, I would recommend a vertical mastopexy also know as the lollipop breast lift. I feel that in the majority of patients, the...
660cc's Silicone under the muscle implants to get a full DD. Is it possible for me to get these i
Breast implants and breast cup size.
Feb 16, 2017
Bra cup size can be a difficult letter to pin down in the breast augmentation consult between the patient and plastic surgeon. Commonly, patients will arrive at the consult wearing an improperly fitting bra. Generally, normal weight women will present wearing a bra with a bra cup too small and a band too large. Many times I have seen petite women wearing a 34 inch bra when in reality their chest wall measures only 30 inches. Because the band size is too large, the cup size...

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