Breast lift surgery with implants Breast lift and breast augmentation both rank among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the US. But some women may experience both loss of breast volume and sagging breast tissue, which requires a combination of both these surgeries to correct the breast appearance.   Your surgeon will evaluate your breast anatomy along with your personal aesthetic goals at the time of initial consultation. Based on your needs, they will determine whether you are a fit candidate for breast lift surgery with implants.   Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast augmentation with lift to patients in Beverly […]

Explantation or breast implant removal cosmetic surgery may sometimes be necessary for medical or personal reasons. Implant rupture and capsular contracture are two of key complications that could necessitate this procedure. In some cases, the woman may have a change of aesthetic preferences, and may want to either remove implants or replace them with new implants of a different quality, size, or shape.  Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast implant removal surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.    Procedure Breast implant removal surgery is usually performed with the patient under general anesthesia, but in […]

Many women in the US have a misconception that they will need to replace their breast implants after every 10 years or so. This misconception might be attributed in some part to an FDA report of 2011, which noted that about 20 percent of patients who received breast augmentation cosmetic surgery would require implant replacement in about 10 years. However, the reality is that breast implant technology and surgical techniques have vastly improved over the last one decade. And even if you presume that the figures estimated by FDA in 2011 still remain valid, four in five women would still continue […]

Patients who have undergone a mastectomy for breast cancer treatment and are considering breast reconstruction plastic surgery should gather as much information as possible about this plastic surgery procedure. An experienced and accomplished plastic surgeon can provide the patient with insightful information on the multiple treatment options available to her and address her questions and concerns thoroughly. Prior to undergoing a breast reconstruction procedure, the patient should ensure that the plastic surgeon addresses all her concerns appropriately. She should ask the surgeon to clarify if she does not understand any aspect of the procedure. To help remember to ask essential […]

The decision to undergo breast reconstruction plastic surgery following a mastectomy can be life-changing. Therefore, the patient should carefully consider various aspects before deciding to go ahead with this procedure. The pre-operative consultation is an essential component of the breast reconstruction process as it gives the patient a thorough understanding of the surgery and the numerous stages that it involves over several months. The patient will receive detailed information on the surgery during the consultation process. Furthermore, the surgeon develops a customized plan for the patient on the basis of the insights they acquire during the pre-op consultation. Experienced cosmetic surgeon […]

Breast reconstructive plastic surgery is a major procedure involving an extensive treatment process. The patient should be prepared to make the time commitment necessary for the surgery. The surgeon will provide the patient with detailed preparatory guidelines for the reconstruction surgery. Astute cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast reconstruction to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations. Preparing for Breast Reconstruction Surgery The patient will need to undertake the following preparatory steps prior to the breast reconstruction procedure: Get specific tests done such as a chest x-ray, particular blood tests, and an electrocardiogram. In some cases, the surgeon […]

Surgeons commonly hear concerns from potential breast augmentation surgery patients regarding the possibility that their breasts may appear fake or artificial after the procedure. But advancements in breast augmentation cosmetic surgery techniques and technologies have made it possible to accomplish natural-looking breasts after a breast enhancement surgery. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities. Following are some tips to help in the selection of natural-looking breast implants. Tip #1: Assess the Appearance and Feel of Implants Breast implants are available in two shapes-round and teardrop (anatomical […]

Breast Surgeon Breast cosmetic surgery not only involves reducing, augmenting or lifting the breasts. This surgery also involves developing a natural new shape, creating better proportion, and maintaining a symmetrical appearance between the breasts. Patients should choose a highly-trained and experienced plastic surgeon to attain excellent cosmetic outcomes and medical goals with breast surgery. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast surgery procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities across the landscape. Professional Credentials The focused Dr. Gary Motykie is an expert plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery. The fact that almost half of his practice […]

As seen on plasticsurgery.org: The reality is that breast implants are not considered to be “lifetime devices,” but they are designed to be long lasting and safe. Patients can expect today’s implants—the products of decades of research into stronger shells and more stable fillers—to last more than a decade, with the chance of rupture increasing about one percent each year. That means after a decade, there is a 90 percent chance that the implant will still be fully intact. Read more. Learn more about breast implants. See breast implant before and after photos. […]

The breast surgeon will provide detailed instructions to the patient for preparation of breast implant plastic surgery and closely engage with her during the consultation process. Patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and other communities in this part of the state have an opportunity to receive breast implant surgery from dedicated cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie.     Assessment of Cosmetic Goals To begin with, the candidate for breast implant surgery should assess why she wants to receive this procedure, and what exactly about the size and shape of her breasts may be bothering her. Once the patient is clear about her […]