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.

Nose Reshaping Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty) – Types of Lifts, Cost, Recovery, & Results

Nose Reshaping Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty) - Types of Lifts, Cost, Recovery, & Results

Rhinoplasty has emerged as one of the most sought after plastic surgery procedures today, ranking among the top five procedures in the US. More than 200,000 nose reshaping surgeries are performed every year in the US. The procedure can create both aesthetic as well as functional corrections in the nose.

Even a slight change to the shape or size of the nose can have a magnified impact on the overall appearance of the face. Therefore, this sensitive procedure should only be performed by a trained and experienced cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Gary Motykie is a board certified plastic surgeon providing rhinoplasty to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

Rhinoplasty Before and After Photo Gallery

Types of Nose Surgery

Nose surgery can be performed using one of the following surgical techniques:

Reduction Rhinoplasty

Reduction rhinoplasty is one of the most popular forms of nose surgery. It can reduce the size of the nose to make it proportionate to other facial features. Refining of the nasal tip, reduction of nasal bumps, and reshaping of flared nostrils can be performed using this technique, which usually involves partial removal of the cartilage and bone.

Augmentation Rhinoplasty

Patients seeking a more substantive nose can choose this plastic surgery procedure, which involves tissue or bone grafting to build up the nasal bridge or tip. The surgeon may use the cartilage from the nasal septum or the ribs to perform this surgery. Synthetic implants may also be used in a few cases.

Post-Traumatic Rhinoplasty

A severely injured nose may be restored using post-traumatic rhinoplasty technique. Both aesthetic and functional corrections may be involved in this procedure. The surgeon will correct the nasal septum and straighten the nose in many cases of post-traumatic rhinoplasty. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Motykie receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for this surgery.

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty

In cases where a loss of a part or entire nose has occurred due to an accident, skin cancer or another reason, reconstructive rhinoplasty procedure may be used to rebuild the nose. Advanced techniques such as skin grafting and flap technique may be applied in this complex surgery.

Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Ethnic women and men from African American, Asian, Hispanic and Middle Eastern backgrounds can achieve aesthetic and functional improvements of the nose with ethnic rhinoplasty. A skilled surgeon will maintain the essential identity and integrity of the face while performing this surgery.

Recovery and Results

Following rhinoplasty, the patient will have to take ample rest and stay at home for about one week to 10 days. Vigorous movements should be avoided for at least four weeks. Results with rhinoplasty are usually very long lasting or permanent. Swelling will subside gradually over several months and the results will be established in a natural way over this period.

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Neck Fat Reduction with CoolSculpting – Special Offer $200 Off 1st Treatment

Neck is an important part of the facial aesthetic profile. If excess fat tissue accumulates in the area below the chin and around the neck, it can spoil the aesthetic balance. The challenge is that it can be difficult to reduce stubborn fat deposits in the neck with diet or exercise. Neck liposuction plastic surgery is an ideal treatment option, but not every individual may be prepared to choose a surgical procedure for neck fat reduction.

This is where Dr. Gary Motykie offers a highly effective non-surgical neck fat reduction solution called CoolSculpting. This is a completely non-invasive procedure that will enhance the neck appearance, improve the contours, reduce excess fat from the neck and chin, and create proportion between the neck and the face.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Motykie provides state of the art CoolSculpting treatment for the neck and other body parts to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

Special Offer on Neck CoolSculpting

Dr. Motykie’s practice is one of the leading providers of state of the art procedures such as CoolSculpting. Particularly for men and women looking to reduce neck fat without surgery, the practice is currently giving a very special offer. The patient will receive $200 off for the first treatment of CoolSculpting. To confirm eligibility and book an appointment, the patient may contact Dr. Motykie’s office at their earliest convenience.

For a new patient, the advantage of this offer is that they can go through a single treatment session with a lower cost involvement. Once they receive the treatment, they can be much more confident about the procedure, and may choose to continue with the remaining treatment sessions. The total number of treatment sessions for the neck and chin may usually range from two to four, which will depend on the individual aesthetic goals and needs of a patient.

FDA Clearance

CoolSculpting is the only FDA cleared, non-surgical fat reduction procedure that involves a unique cooling process to eliminated unwanted fat cells from a specific area of the body. Now the FDA has also cleared CoolSculpting for fat reduction in smaller areas such as the neck, chin, and jawline area. This procedure, which was developed by Harvard scientists, can treat excess fat deposits in the neck and chin using the revolutionary new CoolMini applicator.

The treatment providers at Dr. Motykie’s practice are trained and certified in both CoolSculpting and CoolMini treatments. They will customize the procedure according to the anatomical needs and personal aesthetic goals of the patient. Dr. Motykie receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby locations.

Benefits

Neck fat reduction with CoolSculpting is a completely comfortable procedure, involving no pain. Most patients will be able to resume their regular activities immediately after the treatment. It avoids all the risks and complications that are typically associated with a surgery, and yet delivers significantly visible and sustainable results. The procedure is widely popular among working people and busy moms who usually prefer to avoid a long-drawn surgical treatment for a cosmetic purpose.

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Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgery – Types of Lifts, Cost, Recovery, & Results

Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgery - Types of Lifts, Cost, Recovery, & Results

Breast augmentation is the second most popular plastic surgery procedure in the US today after liposuction. The introduction of new, FDA approved highly cohesive silicone implants has led to even greater safety and aesthetic enhancement in this procedure. Every year more women seek this surgery for cosmetic and other reasons.

Clinically called augmentation mammoplasty, breast augmentation surgery involves surgical insertion of saline or silicone implants in the breast tissue to increase the breast size. Board certified and experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides this procedure to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

Right Candidates

Women usually seek breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons, but in some cases, it may also be a part of breast reconstruction surgery. This plastic surgery procedure may be recommended to women facing one or more of the following conditions:

• The woman is unhappy with her naturally small sized breasts or micromastia.
• The woman’s breasts are unevenly sized or asymmetrical.
• The woman seeks larger sized breasts purely for aesthetic reasons.
• The woman has suffered loss of breast volume following a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• The woman suffers from congenital defects in one or both breasts.
• The woman has experienced loss of breast tissue due to an injury or mastectomy.

Customizable Surgery

Breast augmentation procedure can be customized to suit the unique anatomical condition and personal aesthetic needs of a woman. The most appropriate choices must be made in order to ensure optimal results with breast augmentation. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Motykie is in the best position to provide this procedure to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas.

Choice of Breast Implants

Patients can choose between saline and silicone implants. Among silicone implants, the patient will have the choice of form stable or highly cohesive implants. Implant sizes vary from 120cc to 960cc, and implant shape can be round or anatomical shape.

Choice of Placement Position

The placement of breast implants in the surgically created breast pocket may be made below the pectoral muscle or in front of the muscle, behind the breast tissue.

Choice of Incision Location

The incision in case of breast implant surgery may be placed underneath the breast crease, along the areola, or in the armpits. In a few cases, even a transumbilical incision may be placed to insert the implants.

Recovery

Recovery will vary according to the location of incision and the placement position of implants, but most women will be able to resume their normal activities in about 10 to 14 days. Swelling will disappear gradually over several months. Results are usually long lasting, healthy and sustainable when the procedure is performed by a trained and experienced plastic surgeon.

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Dr. Motykie in the News: CST on Building your practice with Buildmybod

Cosmetic Surgery Times interviewed Dr. Motykie on how he uses Buildmybod.com to give his patients a better user experience online.

Build your practice with Buildmybod

One Doctor’s Experience By Lisette Hilton

Dr. MotykieGary Motykie, M.D., a Los Angeles-based plastic surgeon, says his practice has been using the Buildmybod platform for more than two years.

“… a vast majority of our initial phone calls were potential patients looking for pricing on specific procedures. Plastic Surgery pricing can be confusing, so Buildmybod serves as an educational tool, as well as [helps] patients to plan ahead for surgery that can be expensive…,” Dr. Motykie says.

Dr. Motykie says he likes that Buildmybod provides a simple platform for patients to get a sense for pricing without ever having to leave their homes. Read more.

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Breast Implants Plastic Surgery – Types of Lifts, Cost, Recovery, & Results

Breast Implants Plastic Surgery - Types of Lifts, Cost, Recovery, & Results

Breast implants or breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that involves placement of saline or silicone implants in the breast tissue to create larger and fuller breasts. The procedure is usually performed for cosmetic purposes, but in some cases, it may also be a part of breast reconstruction surgery.

Breast implant surgery has emerged as one of the most sought after aesthetic procedures in the US today. Leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, who has a board certification in plastic surgery, provides breast implants to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas.

Breast Augmentation Before & After Photo Gallery

Who is a Good Candidate?

Breast implant procedure may be recommended for women who seek one or more of the following changes in their breast appearance:

• Increasing the size of the breasts to make them more proportionate to the rest of the body.
• Improving the symmetry between the breasts.
• Making the breasts more voluptuous looking purely for aesthetic reasons.
• Making up for volume loss in the breasts following a pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight fluctuation.
• Correcting birth defects in one or both breasts.
• Reconstructing breasts following a breast injury or mastectomy.

Customizable Procedure

Breast implant plastic surgery can be customized in several ways to match with the personal aesthetic needs of the patient. The choices with regard to implant size and type and location of the incision and implant placement will have an impact on the final outcome of the surgery.

Types of Implants

Breast implants are available as traditional saline implants or silicone gel implants. Both qualities are approved by the FDA, and chosen widely by the patients. New form stable or gummy bear silicone implants have also been introduced following the FDA’s approval. Implant sizes can range from 120cc to 960cc.

Placement of Implants

The cosmetic surgeon may place the implants in front of the pectoral muscle, behind the breast tissue, or underneath the pectoral muscle. The size of incision, the recovery period and risks will be impacted to an extent by the choice of implant placement position.

Location of Incisions

Incisions to place the implants may be made along the breast crease, under the arms, or around the areola. In rare cases, the surgeon may also consider a transumbilical incision. Dr. Motykie receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for breast implant surgery.

Recovery and Results

Mild pain and discomfort in the incision areas will be experienced by most patients in the first week. This can be addressed with prescribed medications. The woman can expect to return to her regular routine in about 10 to 14 days. Results will be long lasting and sustainable in most cases, and will establish over several weeks as bruising and swelling disappears.

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Dr. Gary Motykie Selected as a Top 10 Plastic Surgeon, Again!

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gary Motykie was selected by
AestheticEverything.com as a TOP 10 PLASTIC SURGEONS WEST 2015.

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