As seen on plasticsurgery.org Today, there are many options to help those people transform their stories, by restoring their youthful appearance and regaining their confidence. Two of the most common are facelifts and Botox, and while both can have a significant impact, there are key differences between the two. Which is best for you? Facelift benefits A facelift provides more significant and visible results than injectable treatments. Because it’s a surgical procedure, results last far longer than other treatments – often for 10 years or more. Facelifts can treat more serious issues that injections cannot. Botox benefits Because Botox is an injection, it’s minimally invasive. It’s also fast – the treatment […]

From the New Beauty article: “Have Selfies Ruined the Smile?” – Liz Ritter , Executive Managing Editor | June 16, 2017 Professor Colin Jones, author of The Smile Revolution, has a very interesting theory: Technology has totally changed the “culture of the smile.” As reported on by The Telegraph, Jones pinpoints the “duck face,” in particular, saying it has replaced the “Cheshire cat” smile. “The world of the selfie, the wonder of narcissism, the selfie-stick and the way that seems to make the smile absolutely everywhere. It is the way in which we establish our authenticity in the world.” But not everyone agrees the popularity of social media is necessarily a bad […]

Plastic surgery is all the rage, from the celebrity glamour to the alluring before and after photos, but with all the rage it can be rife with risk. Four board-certified plastic surgeons from Austin-Weston, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery revealed what you need to know if you’re considering going under the knife. Forewarned is forearmed… continue reading to find out the secrets behind the scalpel, straight from the plastic surgeons themselves. The key to good plastic surgery is in the head, not the hands People assume that the art of plastic surgery relies on a surgeon’s ability and skill with their hands; essentially, technical ability. Read more. […]

Call it the Kardashian effect: Today, everyone wants to talk about butt lifts, injectables, implants, and of course, dermal fillers and Botox. There’s also a lot of discussion surrounding nonsurgical treatments to melt away or freeze off fat. But in an age when posting personal cosmetic treatments has become the norm, why isn’t anyone talking openly about breast augmentation? Though doctors are witnessing a rise in patients’ requests for noninvasive aesthetic procedures, breast augmentations are still among the most popular surgical procedures. Over a quarter million breast augmentation surgeries were performed last year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That […]

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the world’s largest plastic surgery specialty organization. Established in 1931, the organization represents 94% of all board certified plastic surgeons in the United States, and over a thousand plastic surgeons internationally. Each of the board certified plastic surgeons has obtained at least five years of surgical training, including a minimum of two years specifically in the specialty area of plastic surgery. Mission of ASPS As a leading plastic and reconstructive surgery authority of international standing, the ASPS has pursued a mission to promote quality care to plastic surgery patients. It encourages the highest standards […]

Your Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Gary Motykie, ranks among the leading experts in the area of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Motykie performs a large number of surgeries every year for enhancement of the breast, body, and face. As an early adopter of innovative and advanced plastic surgery technologies and techniques, he is able to provide highly effective results to meet the unique aesthetic needs of his patients. Dr. Motykie and his team of experienced and dedicated professionals ensure that every patient is given undivided care and attention. Procedures are customized to match with the specific aesthetic […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr. Gary Motykie ranks among the leading Beverly Hills plastic surgeons, who runs a state of the art practice in the area for a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures. His website DrMotykie.com serves as a comprehensive online resources for a number of surgical procedures for the breast, body and face, as well as some of the latest non-surgical aesthetic procedures.     DrMotykie.com has an innovative web design provided by CreativeTake Medical, which is a boutique website design, development and marketing firm focusing exclusively on doctors in the United States. CreativeTakeMedical.com has made sure that the new website design for […]

What a terrific segment! This week on the Marie Osmond Show “Dr. G” shined some light with sound advice on learning how to listen to our bodies to eat healthier, tips on juicing to lose fat everywhere and news about the newest non-invasive treatment to lose those few extra inches- permanently. After introducing Dr. M as an elite expert in the field of plastic surgery, and world renowned as a highly regarded author of various articles on the newest techniques in plastic surgery, the always lovely Marie Osmond started off the show saying that her friends daughter wanted to do some […]