Many people seek a round, toned, and fit rear, and consider cosmetic surgery treatment for this specific area. For buttocks liposuction, the surgeon will use a customized approach to create a shapely and proportionate butt. It is also important address other common treatment areas around the buttocks. Therefore, a comprehensive approach is especially important when treating the buttocks area. The surgeon will consider each part of the patient’s anatomy to create the best possible buttock liposuction results.   An Understanding The buttocks themselves rarely undergo liposuction. To create a desirable buttock shape, the surgeon will eliminate fat around the butt, namely from […]

Liposuction cosmetic surgery of the hips and outer thighs should ideally be performed together. Many patients believe that only their thighs are the problem area. However, simultaneous treatment on the hips will offer more complete cosmetic outcomes.   Thighs and Clothing Inherited genetics often determine the fat on female thighs and hips. This area of fat, also known as saddlebags, is usually unresponsive to diet and exercise. It is likely the most common problem area for females. A majority of women seek liposuction on their thighs to feel more confident when wearing certain clothing such as a swimsuit or shorts. Board certified […]

The love handles or flanks are the side of the body between the hip and the ribs. This body area has a tendency to develop fatty deposits. Sometimes, this fat may accumulate due to weight gain. In such cases, a person can successfully address the fat with diet and exercise. However, at times these so-called love handles may also occur over time due to genetic factors. In such cases, there are very limited natural ways of removing this fat. Thankfully, the flanks have various characteristics that make them respond very well to minimally invasive liposuction cosmetic surgery.   Sunny Information The area […]

Many people are unhappy about the fatty pockets around their stomach. These stubborn pockets of fat are unresponsive even to diet and exercise. To successfully eliminate the excess belly fat, liposuction body contouring is the most widely accepted cosmetic surgery procedure today in the US. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 396,048 liposuction procedures were undertaken in 2015 alone. There is certainly no magic wand to make stubborn belly fat disappear. But liposuction may offer an effective solution for love handles and other types of unwanted flab around the abdomen. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides […]

Various liposuction cosmetic surgery techniques are available to the surgeons today. The primary difference between each liposuction technique is the technology involved to achieve safe fat removal. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides liposuction body contouring to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.   Tumescent Liposuction Tumescent liposuction is generally performed as an outpatient procedure using only local anesthesia and sedation. The time taken for the surgery may differ depending on the extent of fat removal, surgical technique used, and the number of treatment areas involved. The surgeon commences the procedure by […]

Some patients may undergo dorsal hump or bump reduction as part of rhinoplasty cosmetic surgery. This condition also has a variation which causes the illusion of a significant bump, known as the pseudo-hump or low radix. The radix is the upper bony part of the nose. Both the radix and underlying cartilage may be substantial creating the appearance of a bump. If the radix is shallow, it can cause a depression and a bump. The cosmetic surgeon can reduce the size of the radix by carefully trimming away small portions.   Seeking that Natural Look The surgeon may add volume to a […]

Dr. Gary Motykie has been awarded MyFaceMyBody’s esteemed 2018 “Best Male Plastic Surgeon of the Year!” Dr. Motykie said that he is honored to receive this recognition amid many worthy competitors, but his real pride and satisfaction stems from the fact that the award has been conferred on the basis of patient votes. Dr. Motykie thanks all his past and present patients for their resounding vote of confidence in his abilities as a plastic surgeon, which is his biggest reward. This constant support from his patients has continued to inspire Dr. Motykie to set new standards in plastic surgery and […]

Rhinoplasty cosmetic surgery is an effective treatment for enlarged turbinates. Turbinates refer to thin, long bones that project outwards from the side of the septum inside the nasal cavity. Turbinates look like tiny, small knobs on the ends. There are three types of turbinates. The bones that are located in the upper portion of the nose between the nose and eyes are called superior turbinates. Middle turbinates refer to the middle part of the nose, and inferior turbinates sit atop the nostrils. During the pre-op consultation, the surgeon will assess the patient’s nose to evaluate if enlarged turbinates surgery is […]

Rhinoplasty cosmetic surgery can treat physiological conditions that can impact a person’s ability to breathe properly. In addition, it can enhance the nose shape for improved aesthetics. There are many types of rhinoplasty to address a wide range of patient needs. Committed board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides a wide range of nose reshaping surgery procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and other towns and suburbs in this region of SoCal.     Functional Rhinoplasty Procedures Nose reshaping cosmetic surgery can be performed as an “open” or “closed” procedure. In open rhinoplasty, the surgeon places incisions on […]

  Conversations around body image and physical aesthetic have traditionally involved women. However, a new American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) study indicates that now even males are actively participating in this discussion on undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures to enhance their appearance. Successful board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides a wide range of aesthetic surgical and non-surgical procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.   Men are Increasingly Seeking Plastic Surgery Men are seeking advice from plastic surgeons to enhance their appearance and boost their self-image. This can be ascertained from the fact that in […]