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 […]

Sculptra and Juvederm Voluma are advanced dermal filler treatments to address facial volume loss. The treatment provider will inform the patient about the differences between the two fillers and enable them to make an appropriate choice. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides facial fillers for cheek augmentation to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.    Sculptra Sculptra is a very effective soft tissue filler developed for facial lipoatrophy treatment. In 2004, the filler received FDA-approval, and it has since been used extensively for the treatment of volume in the cheeks. The main element of Sculptra filler gel […]

Brow lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure that aims to mitigate lines and wrinkles that develop naturally on the forehead due to aging or other reasons.  A person can appear angry, older, or stressed due to the presence of horizontal lines on the forehead and tiny vertical lines between the brows.  A brow lift enables the surgeon to eliminate deep creases and wrinkles between the brows and on the forehead as well as reposition the brow line. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides brow lift (forehead lift) to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.    Ideal […]

According to hair and beauty experts, SmartGraft hair re-growth technology for hair restoration is superior to microblading in virtually every way for patients who want to restore their thinning eyebrow hair. While microblading involves manual implanting of hair strokes with medical-grade pigment into the skin, SmartGraft is an advanced hair transplantation technique which creates completely natural looking results through an automated process. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides SmartGraft eyebrow hair restoration to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.   SmartGraft for Brow Hair Replacement SmartGraft combines the advanced hair follicle extraction technique […]

Over the last 20 years, liposuction cosmetic surgery of the lower extremities has become quite popular. Rapid advancements in body contouring surgical techniques have made it possible to achieve safe and very effective outcomes for liposuction of the calves and ankles.   The Problem is Manageable When it comes to stubborn fat pockets, perhaps there is no tougher site in your body than the calves and ankles. Fat accumulation in these areas often occurs because of a patient’s genetic makeup. But thick calves and the so-called “cankles” can be successfully addressed with liposuction. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides calves and […]

Millions of people in the United States struggle with hair loss. SmartGraft is a procedure that uses an advanced and ‘smart’ device to restore that reality of thinning hair. The treatment does not involve the use of a scalpel. This reduces the recovery period from several weeks to one to two days while still providing patients with natural looking and feeling outcomes.   New Innovations The SmartGraft technology enables gentler and more targeted extraction of the hair, which is subsequently counted, sorted, and moistened in the holding canister until it is implanted. This enhances graft survival as well as improves the natural ability […]

When viewed from underneath, the tip of the nose and the nostril appear as a triangle, which is called the pyriform aperture. In order to reduce the nose width, a surgeon will modify the pyriform aperture. They can effectively reduce the nose width by making the angles of this triangle steeper at the juncture where the nostrils connect to the face. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides rhinoplasty to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.   What is Nasal Base Reduction? A nasal base reduction is a rhinoplasty technique that enables the surgeon to make the […]

Cosmetic surgery procedures are now increasingly sought-after by both women and men. A growing number of individuals now understand that cosmetic surgery is a science which can enhance a person’s beauty. The main aim of this type of surgery is to improve a person’s appearance by making changes to various parts of the body. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides various procedures for the breast, body and face to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities in this region of SoCal. Geographical Location Plays a Role in the Choice of Plastic Surgery While beauty does lie […]

Women will incur 80 percent of their sun damage, on average, before they turn 20. After 20, collagen production will reduce by about one percent per year and skin thickness will decrease nearly seven percent every 10 years. Unwanted fat deposits in specific areas of the body are also a common aesthetic concern among both women and men. Not everyone wants to go through plastic surgery to improve these conditions and restore their attractive skin appearance and proportionate body contours. For such individuals, BTL EXILIS offers an advanced non-surgical treatment system to achieve safe and desirable aesthetic improvements. Dr. Gary […]

Breast reduction plastic surgery procedure is not just about reducing the size of the breasts, but also about creating a natural looking new shape, providing better proportion, and maintaining symmetry between the breasts. The procedure can also help to correct back, neck, and shoulder related discomfort arising due to heavy breasts. Patients should select a fully qualified and experienced surgeon in order to achieve desirable aesthetic as well as health goals with breast reduction. Focused and adroit cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast reduction surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and other communities and towns […]