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.

Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon before Liposuction Surgery

Liposuction currently ranks as the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States. Patients seeking targeted fat reduction in certain areas of the body may choose liposuction. They should ask the right questions during the initial consultation process to clarify all their doubts and concerns. It is important to make an informed choice about a major procedure such as liposuction.

In most cases, an experienced cosmetic surgeon will take care to address the patient’s concerns in proper detail, and in fact, encourage them to get clarity on all issues before going ahead with the surgery. Dr. Gary Motykie is a board certified plastic surgeon providing liposuction and other procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

Important Questions to Ask

The patient should ideally note down a list of questions that they would like to ask the surgeon during the initial consultation process. Some of the relevant questions for liposuction plastic surgery may include the following:

Are you a board certified plastic surgeon with specialized training in cosmetic surgery?
Do you have hospital privileges to perform liposuction surgery? If yes, at which hospitals in the region?
In case you recommend an office based surgical facility, will it be state licensed or fully accredited facility?
Will I make a good candidate for liposuction surgery?
Am I required to make any lifestyle changes or any other preparation prior to the surgery?
What kind of liposuction technique will you recommend in my case and will it be less invasive?
As a cosmetic surgeon, have you performed liposuction procedures in the past?
Will liposuction surgery be performed using general anesthesia or local anesthesia in my case?
What are the potential risks and complications that could be involved in this procedure?
Would it be possible for me to speak with one of your staff members or earlier patients to learn more about liposuction surgery?
Will you provide me with liposuction before and after images of previous patients?
Do you have a policy with regard to liposuction revision surgery?
Is your practice equipped to handle any emergency that may arise during or after the surgery?
Will you be available personally during every visit that will be required to make for this procedure?
What will be the estimated cost of liposuction in my case?

Questions about Recovery

After how many days can I expect to return to work following liposuction surgery?
How much pain and discomfort should I expect during recovery, and will you prescribe any pain medications?
Are there any do’s and don’ts that I will have to observe during the recovery?
When will the full results of liposuction be established?
How many post-surgery appointments will be involved in this procedure?
How long should I expect the results of liposuction to last?

Dr. Gary Motykie is a leading plastic surgeon who receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for liposuction and various other procedures.

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Smart Graft Hair Restoration Now Offered

Until now hair restoration would typically involve a major hair transplant surgery. Even the newer follicular unit extraction (FUE) techniques are mostly inadequate and in developmental stages. Now both men and women can achieve hair restoration with an innovative technique called SmartGraft that does not involve the scalpel.

Leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie is offering SmartGraft state of the art hair restoration technology. Dr. Motykie provides both plastic surgery as well as non-surgical aesthetic procedure to his patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities. Now patients can also receive SmartGraft minimally invasive hair restoration at his practice.

Benefits

Some of the key benefits of SmartGraft hair restoration procedure include the following:

Technology developed by medical experts and scientists.
No involvement of the scalpel.
In-office procedure.
Recovery period is one or two days.
Virtually no pain or discomfort involved.
Natural hair re-growth.
Permanent results.

Other distinguishing features of SmartGraft that set it apart from the usual hair restoration techniques include superior precision. Hair grafts are extracted, counted and separated more precisely and gently, and placed into an environmentally controlled holding container until implantation. The counting, sorting, storing and moistening of the hair grafts is fully automated, which cuts down the procedure time by one-third.

Implanting of hair graft is performed more quickly, which enhances their success rate and the patient can achieve thicker, more natural and permanent results. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Motykie provides a wide range of plastic surgery as well as non-invasive procedures, including SmartGraft. He receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby reas.

Procedure

SmartGraft procedure does not require general anesthesia, but in most cases, the treatment provider may give a mild sedative to keep the patient relaxed. An assistant will shave a small area at the back of the head. The area can be shaved in small sections to keep the procedure discreet, depending on the hair length.

A local anesthetic will be applied to the targeted area. The treatment provider will use the SmartGraft device to gently remove the grafts from the donor area. The device will enable immediate collection, sorting, counting and storing of each graft in a sterile environment prior to implantation.

Once all the grafts have been collected, the implantation site is prepared and local anesthetic is applied. The treatment provider will create tiny strategic openings for the grafts to be implanted. The density, angle, and placement of each graft will determine how effective and natural looking the results turn out to be. The entire procedure can be completed in about five to six hours on average.

Recovery

Following a brief rest period at the provider’s office, the patient will be ready to go home. The treatment expert will give recovery instruction and how to care for the newly transplanted hair. Most patients will be in a position to return to work the next day and within a few days resume their regular routine, including exercise and playing in some sports as well.

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Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon before a Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast augmentation is the second most sought-after plastic surgery procedure in the US today after liposuction. A woman should have a ready list of questions she need to ask about breast augmentation before she actually visits the office of a surgeon for consultation. An experienced and stellar surgeon will encourage the patient to ask questions and will answer each question accurately.

Patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities have an opportunity to consult with Dr. Gary Motykie for breast augmentation. Dr. Motykie is one of the leading cosmetic surgeons in the region. He will address all queries and doubts of the patient and help her make an informed choice about breast augmentation surgery.

Queries Related to the Surgeon

The patient should have a clear information about the education, training and specialized skills of the plastic surgeon who will perform the breast augmentation surgery. Choosing the right surgeon will make a key difference to the final outcome of the plastic surgery procedure in most cases.

Have you received a board certification in plastic surgery?
Did you undergo specialized training in plastic and cosmetic surgery, and if yes, for how many years?
Do you have previous experience of performing breast implant surgeries?
Do you have hospital privileges to perform the surgery, or would you prefer another surgical facility?

Queries Related to the Procedure

Am I a fabulous candidate for breast augmentation procedure?
Are there any preparations or restrictions that I have to follow before and after the procedure?
What surgical technique will you adopt for breast implant placement?
How long will the surgical procedure last, and will it be a painful experience?
How long and painful will be the post-op recovery?
Should I be prepared for any potential risks or side effects following the surgery?
Will the procedure be performed using general or local anesthesia?
How long will it take before I can see the full results of breast implant surgery?
Do you have a policy in case a revision surgery is needed?
Can I receive before and after pictures of previous patients of breast augmentation?
How much time I may have to take off from my job for this procedure?

Implant Related and Other Queries

What type and size of breast implants would be more appropriate in my case?
How do the saline and silicone implants differ from each other?
Should I choose round or anatomically shaped implants?
Will the cost of implants be included along with the surgical costs?
How bad will be the scarring after the surgery?
Is it okay for me to become pregnant in future after breast implant surgery?
Will it be possible to perform breastfeeding after my implant procedure?

Dr. Motykie is an experienced cosmetic surgeon who will address all queries of the patient in detail. His first goal is to help his patients make an informed decision. Dr. Motykie receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby locations.

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Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon before a Facelift

Facelift ranks among the more popular plastic surgery procedures in the US today. When a candidate for facelift meets the surgeon for an initial consultation, they should be prepared to clarify all their concerns and ask all the needful questions. A candidate who is well informed and forms realistic expectations will typically make the right decisions and achieve more satisfactory outcomes.

Dr. Gary Motykie is an experienced cosmetic surgeon providing facelift and various other procedures of the breast, body and face. Dr. Motykie encourages patients to ask questions and addresses them appropriately and at length. He receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas.

Asking the Right Questions

The following is a list of some of the important questions that a patient may ask during the initial consultation process for facelift plastic surgery:

Are you a board certified cosmetic or plastic surgeon?
Have you received specific training in plastic surgery procedures and for how long?
Do you have hospital privileges to perform surgeries?
Where would you perform the facelift surgery in my case?
Have you performed facelift procedures in the past, and what is your success rate in this surgery?
Do you have a team of trained and experienced support staff?
Where do most of your patients come from?
Am I a wonderful candidate for facelift surgery?
What techniques would you adopt for facelift and would it be combined with any non-surgical procedures?
Will you provide me with facelift before and after photos of earlier patients?
Can I speak to one of your staff members or previous patients to know more about your practice?
Will I receive facelift surgery under general anesthesia or IV sedation with local anesthesia?
Am I required to make any lifestyle changes, alteration in my existing medications, or any other pre-op preparation?
Would I require any health clearances before I am considered for facelift surgery?
Is your practice to handle any emergency that may arise during a procedure?
Will you be available in the office during each of my visits for facelift surgery?
How long will the surgical procedure last?
Are there any potential side effects or risks that I should know about before committing to a facelift?
Will the recovery process be painful, and what would be the estimated downtime in my case?

Additional Points during a Facelift Consultation

At the time of initial consultation, the patient should request the cosmetic surgeon for access to facelift before and after photos of actual patients, if possible. They should engage with the staff members to learn more about the practice and ask questions related to health insurance and financing options.

They can seek more information through the surgeon’s website, online patient reviews and testimonials and other blogs and articles related to facelift. It may also be possible to verify about the surgeon’s credentials through the state medical board office. Patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations can receive facelift procedure from Dr. Motykie.

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Reviews

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Reviews Success in any plastic surgery procedure will depend to a fantastic extent on the skills, training, and experience of the operating surgeon. Therefore, it is important to choose the right surgeon after assessing their credentials and learning what other patients are saying about the surgeon.

Dr. Gary Motykie is a board certified plastic surgeon who enjoys an excellent reputation in the field. His patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and other areas hold Dr. Motykie in very high esteem. Here are a few excerpts from patient reviews on RealSelf website about the leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Motykie.

5 out of 5 stars – Beverly Hills, CA (Missystar8084)

Breast Implant Revision

“Dr. Motykie was able to fix my breast after three other surgeons had been unable to do it in six different surgeries. He is simply the best!!!”

5 out of 5 stars – Beverly Hills, CA (Renee1979)

Liposuction, Neck Lift, Buccal Fat, Facial Fat Injections and Benelli Lift

“Experience with Dr Motykie and all of his nurses and staff has been nothing but fantastic! Couldn’t recommend them higher.”

5 out of 5 stars – Los Angeles, CA (AngelD33)

Revision Rhinoplasty

“My nose had a bump, it was crooked and the tip was nearly completely removed. I am completely satisfied with Dr. Motykie. He is very attentive and will not rush you into any procedure. He is the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the world!! He somehow managed to make me beautiful again. He is a rhinoplasty God!!!!!!!!”

5 out of 5 stars – Ashley83

Tummy Tuck

“During my consultaion Dr, Motykie was very professional and answered all my questions honestly. I also liked the fact that he didn’t seem to rush through my consultation or push me into this surgery. And no the fact that Dr Motykie was on TV had nothing to do with my decision to have him do my surgery. Overall my experience has been good and I can’t wait to see my final results!”

5 out of 5 stars – Beverly Hills, CA (Tobiann)

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck

“Dr. Motykie is amazing, and so is his work! During my consultations with him, he was very cognizant about making sure all my questions and concerns were answered. I never got the feeling that he was too busy to spend extra time with me. The staff was great and punctual, I never had to worry about anything. During my recovery, I followed other people’s blogs who documented their tummy tuck healing process and I seemed to be healing at a much quicker rate than them and with less scarring too. I hope this helps anyone looking for a good surgeon in the LA area.

5 out of 5 stars – West Hollywood, CA (Haifa21)

Buccal Fat Removal

“Gorgeous contoured cheeks. Best in the West… Seriously, can’t go wrong with this doctor.”

5 out of 5 stars – Los Angeles, CA (Kitene)

Rhinoplasty

“I truly believe Dr. Motykie is a visionary, an artist, and a master when it comes to noses. It might sound like a bit much to say, but I promise it is the absolute truth.”

5 out of 5 stars – Beverly Hills, CA (Mohawkmakeup)

Microneedling

“Amazing results after Microneedling.”

5 out of 5 stars – Los Angeles, CA (The818)

CoolSculpting

“Have loved the Motykie team and the services I’ve received to date.”

5 out of 5 stars – West Hollywood, CA (TanyaAntic)

Chin Implant

“Not only do I know from all the other reviews of my doctor, but from many personal experiences, Dr. Gary Motykie is a one of a kind plastic surgeon and he is the only doctor I would trust to do anything in the future.”

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