Notice of Data Incident

August 1, 2023

Dear Patients:
We post this Notice pursuant to the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) to inform you about a data incident involving an unauthorized release of patient Protected Health Information (“PHI”), as that is defined by HIPAA, at Gary Motykie, M.D., a Medical Corporation and Gary Motykie, M.D. (“Practice”), a covered entity under HIPAA.

PHI, as defined by HIPAA, is information that is “created, received, maintained, or transmitted by or on behalf of the health care component of the Covered Entity.” § 164.105 (a)(2)(i)(D). Information that is created or received by a Covered Entity and that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of healthcare to an individual is considered PHI. PHI is required to be protected when transmitted or maintained in any form by a Covered Entity. Individual identifiers (including but not limited to name, address, telephone number, fax, email address, social security number, medical record number, etc.) maintained in a designated record set along with health information (including but not limited to x-rays, images, scans, physician notes, diagnoses, treatment, eligibility approvals, claims, remittances, etc.) are collectively considered PHI.

Event Description:
On or about June 6, 2023, an initial technical analysis of the Practice’s information technology network determined an unauthorized release of PHI occurred to an unknown third party. The initial analysis determined that the unknown third party accessed the Practice’s network. It was further determined that the unknown third party acquired some of the Practice’s patient’s unencrypted PHI and that party was not authorized to do so and did so in an unlawful manner.

The information that may have been accessed or acquired during this unauthorized access included:

First and last name 
Social Security Number (if provided)
Address
Driver’s license or identification card number
Financial account or payment card number, in combination with any required CVV code
Intake forms, which may include medical information and history
Images taken in connection with the services rendered at our office
Health insurance information (if provided)

Steps Taken to Address:
Upon discovery, the Practice took the following immediate steps to address the situation:

Computers and servers replaced
Network passwords changed
Endpoint detection, virus, and malware detection tools and software installed on workstations and server
Limitations concerning Internet access
Access controls put in place for users based on role and responsibility
Server policies in place
Device locking mechanisms
Multi factor authentication enabled
Network segregation efforts
Encryption of devices
Additional workforce training

Risk Assessment:

The Practice conducted a risk assessment to evaluate the potential harm to potentially impacted individuals. Based on that assessment, it is determined that there is a high risk of harm. It is essential for potentially impacted individuals to remain vigilant in monitoring their personal accounts and data and promptly report any suspicious activity to law enforcement or their financial institutions.

Assistance and Resources:
Starting on or about June 22, 2023, letters were mailed to patients providing the following resources to assist the potentially impacted individuals, offering at no cost:

two (2) years of no cost Triple Bureau Credit Monitoring/Triple Bureau Credit Report/Triple Bureau Credit Score/Cyber Monitoring services.
the services also include reviewing whether Information appears on the dark web and alert the individual if such Information is found online.
proactive fraud assistance to help with any questions in event a potentially impacted persons becomes a victim of fraud.

Steps to Prevent Future Incidents: We deeply regret any inconvenience or concern this Incident may cause. The Practice is taking numerous steps to help prevent similar Incidents in the future. We will continue to review and enhance our security measures, policies, and employee training.

If you failed to receive your letter in the mail, and/or if there is a concern your mailing address has changed since you were a patient at the Practice, please contact 1-800-405-6108 or call our office immediately at 310-246-2355 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday.

Breast Augmentation Cost Beverly Hills | Los Angeles

Dr. Gary Motykie provides state of the art plastic surgery procedures ranging from tummy tuck and liposuction to breast lift and facelift. He is a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive training and experience in the field of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and surrounding areas have an opportunity to receive the latest and proven treatments from Dr. Motykie. For his contributions as a cosmetic surgeon, he has won several recognitions and honors, including the Physicians’ Recognition Award in 2009 from the American Medical Association.

Key Questions to Ask on Breast Augmentation Costs

Breast augmentation is one of the more popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States today. The cosmetic surgeon may recommend this procedure to address the aesthetic goals of a patient who needs breast enlargement, or it may be performed as a reconstructive procedure following a mastectomy. Patients ought to consider all aspects of the breast enhancement surgery, including the cost aspect, before they finally decide to go ahead with the procedure.

An experienced plastic surgeon will usually explain all the pros and cons of breast surgery, and also indicate the estimated costs of various treatment options. Dr. Motykie encourages his patients in and around Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Los Angeles to ask questions and clarify all their points related to a procedure as well as the associated costs. This enables a patient to make an informed decision and achieve the best possible outcome.

Particularly with regard to breast augmentation, patients need to consider questions such as whether to choose saline or silicone gel based implants, whether to place the implants under or over the breast muscle, and what type of incisions may be appropriate to suit the patient’s goals. At the same time, patients also need to address all the essential queries related to the cost of breast implant surgery, such as:

What will be cost of breast augmentation cosmetic surgery?
Does this cost estimate cover the cost of breast implants, surgical garments, post-op visits, and medical tests, if any?
Are the operating room costs included in the estimate?
Is the cost of anesthesia included in the estimate?
Does the practice require entire amount to be paid upfront in advance?
Are there any financing options available for breast augmentation procedure?

Additional Costs

Patients should be aware of any potential additional costs of breast implant plastic surgery while preparing their cost estimates. Sometimes the cosmetic surgeon may require the patient to buy special garments or surgical bra prior to the procedure. Another cost to consider is the cost of blood tests and any other medical tests, depending on the patient’s condition. Patients who have not had a mammogram in the last one year may be required to attain one.

Overall Cost of Surgery

Patients should also consider financing options well in advance so that they can ensure convenient payments for the procedure. Breast augmentation is usually a cosmetic procedure, and will not be covered under the patient’s health insurance plan in most cases.

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Plastic Surgery Cost Beverly Hills and Los Angeles

Dr. Gary Motykie is an experienced plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He provides state of the art reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery. Patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Los Angeles have an opportunity to receive safe, proven and effective treatments from Dr. Motykie. For his contributions as a cosmetic surgeon, he has received a number of awards and honors, including the Physician’s Recognition Award from the American Medical Association.

Plastic Surgery Procedures

Dr. Motykie provides a wide range of procedures as a plastic surgeon to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Los Angeles. Each procedure for the breast, body, or face will cost differently because the input factors such as time, effort, skill, technology, and resources required to perform a cosmetic surgery procedure will vary from one procedure to another. Sometimes a procedure such as breast augmentation may be combined with breast lift or liposuction, and the cost will march upwards in proportion.

In some cases, the tummy tuck surgery may be performed partially as a mini abdominoplasty, and the cost will reduce accordingly. Similarly, liposuction surgery may be performed just for one area of the body, or multiple areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and neck. Sometimes liposuction may even be conducted over a period of two days, which may include an overnight stay at the facility. All these issues will impact the cost of plastic surgery.

Some of the key procedures performed by Dr. Motykie as a cosmetic surgeon include the following

Face

Balance Profile
Brow Lift
Chin Augmentation
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Eyes (Lower Blepharoplasty)
Eyes (Upper Blepharoplasty)
Facelift
Facial Fat Grafting
Facial Reshaping
Lip Augmentation
Neck Liposuction
Otoplasty
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty

Breast

Breast Asymmetry Correction
Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation Revision w/ Replacement of Implants
Breast Augmentation Revision w/ Areolar Lift
Breast Augmentation Revision w/ Immediate Placement of Breast Implants
Breast Augmentation Revision w/ Full Lift
Breast Lift (Mastopexy) w/ Augmentation
Breast Lift (Mastopexy) w/ Areolar Lift
Breast Lift (Mastopexy) /Full Lift
Breast Lift (Mastopexy) w/ Immediate Placement of Breast Implants
Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Revision
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Nipple/Areolar Reduction
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

Body

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Revision Abdominoplasty
Arm Lift
Body Lift
Brazillian Butt Lift (Fat Grafting to Buttocks)
Fat Transfer
Mommy Makeover
Liposuction
Thigh Lift

Average Cost of a Procedure

The average cost of a cosmetic surgery procedure in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Los Angeles is likely to differ from the cost of the same procedure in Dallas or Atlanta. The cost of living index in different regions will influence the average cost of services, including plastic surgery services. The quality of a surgical facility and the skills and experience of the operating surgeon will also impact the overall costs of a procedure.

These figures do not include the costs of anesthesia, operating room costs, or other related costs such as financial considerations for prescription medications, medical tests, and post-op surgical garments or accessories. Patients should consider financing options in advance in case the procedure is not covered under their health plan.

To see more services and treatments provided by Dr. Motykie and his team please visit: