The Restylane group of injectable fillers is among the most reliable and widely used facial fillers to reduce the signs of aging from the face. The group of fillers includes Restylane, Perlane, Restylane-L, and Perlane-L. The goal of these products is to volumize the facial skin to improve the fullness of the face, and effective reduce moderate to severe wrinkles, lines and folds. Lip augmentation in patients over 21 years of age may also be performed with Restylane and Restylane-L. Motykie Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Gary Motykie, provides state of the art non-surgical aesthetic treatments, including Restylane cosmetic fillers. […]

WHY GIVE?  IS CHARITY THE NEW BLACK? By Kim Marshall Raise your hand if your spa or product company has ever received a donation request letter?  Now keep it up if you feel certain that you’ve understood the real value of donating to charities and if any donation your spa has made has truly impacted your spa’s bottom line. Sure, “Tis the season of giving” if you’re going to do it any time of the year, this is it.  But, can you really know if donating a percentage of profits is smart business? According to the 2013 Cone Communications Social Impact Study, 91% of […]

Benefiting Dr. Gary Motykie’s, The Healing Curve Breast Reconstruction Charity Las Vegas, NV– On October 13 at 8:30 p.m. Vegas’ newest tradition, “Mondays Dark” will continue with a night like no other, “Women Who Rock,” to benefit The Healing Curve Breast Reconstruction Charity at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. All songs will be from amazing Women who have rocked our world! Special guests to be announced soon. The Healing Curve by Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Gary Motykie, is non-profit initiative to help women who have beaten breast cancer but are left with breast deformity and scars as a result […]

The Healing Curve Charity Concert Content: August 3, 2014 Event Recap Jox Rox Chicago and Par fore the Cause came together in the name of THE HEALING CURVE for a summer charity event of monstrous proportions. The event took place at CD&ME in Frankfort, IL. It was an ideal setting to raise money for board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie’s Foundation THE HEALING CURVE– which provides reconstructive surgery for breast cancer and trauma survivors. A beautiful outdoor stage was surrounded by acres of rolling fields, gardens, an incredible waterfall, and a giant fire pit. Starting at 1 pm, the event was an amazing […]

When it comes to anti-aging, it’s far too easy for many of us to buy into the latest craze promising quick results.  Should you be considering a cosmetic procedure to achieve your results? In this RealSelf.com article, Dr. Motykie offers his advice on finding a plastic surgeon, as well as the things you should absolutely avoid.  Dr. Motykie covers why consumers should definitely be aware of the “Groupon-ization” when purchasing anti-aging and wellness services. His rule #1: Don’t bargain shop for parachutes or plastic surgery. He points out when it comes to online ratings there’s lots of misinformation about surgeons in the digital world […]

Ever since the establishing of his plastic surgery practice, Dr. Gary Motykie has consistently remained in touch with various community issues, and made contributions in several ways. He is motivated by the idea of using his skills and experience to provide a healing touch to those in need wherever possible. This passion became a foundation for the establishment of “The Healing Curve,” a nonprofit organization that Dr. Motykie formed in 2008. Dr. Motykie felt inspired to launch The Healing Curve following his appearance in the episodes of E! Entertainment’s popular TV show Dr. 90210. During the filming of these episodes, Dr. […]

What do you do in the medical spa? My goal as director of the Motykie MedSpa is to give patient other treatment options besides plastic surgery to look and feel rejuvenated. The time has come to combine the East and West philosophies of cosmetic medicine and wellness.  These professions have traditionally been seen as adversarial instead of symbiotic. I personally feel that these treatment modalities combined in tandem will amplify aesthetic outcomes and magnify patient’s beauty from within the body.  The future of anti-aging is not in a capsule or a jar, its learning how to listen to our bodies […]

Advancements in cosmetic surgery techniques and technologies have made it a popular option for many people who are keen to improve their aesthetic appearance. Dr. Gary Motykie is a board certified plastic surgeon providing state of the art procedures for the face, body, and breast. Patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and other areas who are looking for majestic, secure, and predictable plastic surgery procedures may consult with Dr. Motykie. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Motykie will evaluate various factors before recommending the most suitable procedure. Facial Surgery Face is the most conspicuous part of the body from an aesthetic […]

Are you considering a breast augmentation procedure? If you are, it is extremely important for you to know all about the procedure, the complications involved as well as to find a good cosmetic surgeon who is a highly skilled specialist in breast augmentation. Breast augmentation surgery also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a kind of plastic surgery for breast implants usually to increase fullness, change the shape or texture or improve symmetry of the breasts. Find the right cosmetic surgeon Whether your plastic surgery is a primary breast augmentation or a complicated breast reconstruction, you will be most confident when you know you […]

An experienced fat grafting plastic surgeon will understand the importance of using proven, standardized techniques for facial fat grafting in order to achieve optimal outcomes. If the surgeon manages to standardize the basic steps for harvesting, purifying, and injecting the fat grafts, the results can be more predictable and matching with the patient’s aesthetic goals. Some of the key steps that should be standardized in facial fat grafting are as follows: As far as possible, the surgeon should opt for general anesthesia to perform the facial fat grafting procedure. This avoids the possibility of destruction of adipose derived stem cells due […]