Notice of Data Incident
August 1, 2023

Dear Patients:
We post this Notice pursuant to the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) to inform you about a data incident involving an unauthorized release of patient Protected Health Information (“PHI”), as that is defined by HIPAA, at Gary Motykie, M.D., a Medical Corporation and Gary Motykie, M.D. (“Practice”), a covered entity under HIPAA.

PHI, as defined by HIPAA, is information that is “created, received, maintained, or transmitted by or on behalf of the health care component of the Covered Entity.” § 164.105 (a)(2)(i)(D). Information that is created or received by a Covered Entity and that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of healthcare to an individual is considered PHI. PHI is required to be protected when transmitted or maintained in any form by a Covered Entity. Individual identifiers (including but not limited to name, address, telephone number, fax, email address, social security number, medical record number, etc.) maintained in a designated record set along with health information (including but not limited to x-rays, images, scans, physician notes, diagnoses, treatment, eligibility approvals, claims, remittances, etc.) are collectively considered PHI.

Event Description:
On or about June 6, 2023, an initial technical analysis of the Practice’s information technology network determined an unauthorized release of PHI occurred to an unknown third party. The initial analysis determined that the unknown third party accessed the Practice’s network. It was further determined that the unknown third party acquired some of the Practice’s patient’s unencrypted PHI and that party was not authorized to do so and did so in an unlawful manner.

The information that may have been accessed or acquired during this unauthorized access included:

  • First and last name 
  • Social Security Number (if provided)
  • Address
  • Driver’s license or identification card number
  • Financial account or payment card number, in combination with any required CVV code
  • Intake forms, which may include medical information and history
  • Images taken in connection with the services rendered at our office
  • Health insurance information (if provided)
Steps Taken to Address:
Upon discovery, the Practice took the following immediate steps to address the situation:
  • Computers and servers replaced
  • Network passwords changed
  • Endpoint detection, virus, and malware detection tools and software installed on workstations and server
  • Limitations concerning Internet access
  • Access controls put in place for users based on role and responsibility
  • Server policies in place
  • Device locking mechanisms
  • Multi factor authentication enabled
  • Network segregation efforts
  • Encryption of devices
  • Additional workforce training
Risk Assessment:

The Practice conducted a risk assessment to evaluate the potential harm to potentially impacted individuals. Based on that assessment, it is determined that there is a high risk of harm. It is essential for potentially impacted individuals to remain vigilant in monitoring their personal accounts and data and promptly report any suspicious activity to law enforcement or their financial institutions.

Assistance and Resources:
Starting on or about June 22, 2023, letters were mailed to patients providing the following resources to assist the potentially impacted individuals, offering at no cost:
  • two (2) years of no cost Triple Bureau Credit Monitoring/Triple Bureau Credit Report/Triple Bureau Credit Score/Cyber Monitoring services.
  • the services also include reviewing whether Information appears on the dark web and alert the individual if such Information is found online.
  • proactive fraud assistance to help with any questions in event a potentially impacted persons becomes a victim of fraud.

Steps to Prevent Future Incidents: We deeply regret any inconvenience or concern this Incident may cause. The Practice is taking numerous steps to help prevent similar Incidents in the future. We will continue to review and enhance our security measures, policies, and employee training.

If you failed to receive your letter in the mail, and/or if there is a concern your mailing address has changed since you were a patient at the Practice, please contact 1-800-405-6108 or call our office immediately at 310-246-2355 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday.

An Overview of Services

Tag Archives: Brazillian Butt Lift (Fat Grafting to Buttocks)

Dr. Motykie Beverly Hills Top Plastic SurgeonDr. Gary Motykie is a board certified plastic surgeon providing state of the art cosmetic surgery procedures for patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other nearby areas. He completed in plastic surgery residency from the University of Texas and followed it with a fellowship in Advanced Cosmetic Surgery. He received the Physician’s Recognition Award in 2009 from the American Medical Association.

Dr. Motykie has also featured in the “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” list released by the Consumer Research Council of America for seven consecutive years from 2006 to 2013. He is affiliated with the Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honors Society, and has also been a member of organizations such as the American Medical Association, Plastic Surgery Research Council, and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon in LA, he provides the latest procedures and services to achieve best results for his patients.

View Dr. Motykie’s Plastic Surgery Before and After Picture Gallery

 

Procedures Offered by Dr. Motykie

Facial Procedures

Face is the most defining part of the body that can influence how old or young a person appears. The face may reveal conspicuous signs of aging due to any reasons such as heredity factors, environmental exposure, sun damage, gravity, medical conditions, weight loss, or gain or stress.

A number of surgical procedures for the face can help reverse the signs of aging, and make a person appear more youthful. Dr. Motykie provides the following surgical treatments to rejuvenate lower face, mid-face, upper face, and the neck.

  • Balance Profile
  • Brow Lift
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Endoscopic Brow Lift
  • Eyelid Lift (Lower Blepharoplasty)
  • Eyelid Lift (Upper Blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Grafting
  • Facial Reshaping
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Neck Liposuction
  • Otoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Revision Rhinoplasty

Breast Procedures

Cosmetic surgery procedures for the breasts such as breast augmentation or breast lift are highly effective in enhancing a woman’s appearance. A growing number of women are opting for plastic surgery to enhance smaller looking breasts, reduce oversized breasts, raise the position and firmness of sagging breasts, improve breast proportion or symmetry, or breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.

Some of the key breast surgeries performed by Dr. Motykie include the following:

  • Breast Asymmetry Correction
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Augmentation Revision with Replacement of Implants
  • Breast Augmentation Revision with Areolar Lift
  • Breast Augmentation Revision with Immediate Placement of Breast Implants
  • Breast Augmentation Revision with Full Lift
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy) with Augmentation
  • Breast Lift with Areolar Lift
  • Breast Lift/Full Lift
  • Breast Lift with Immediate Placement of Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Nipple/Areolar Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

Body Contouring

Regular physical exercise and balanced diet are the most natural ways to achieve a toned, well-proportioned body. However, many people suffer from sagging skin, stubborn fat deposits and uneven body contours which may not respond to diet or exercise. Such conditions may occur due to genetic factors, aging, sun exposure, pregnancy, breastfeeding or major weight loss or gain.

Various body contouring procedures are available to improve these conditions surgically. As an experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Motykie recommends the most suitable procedure or combination of procedures to suit the needs of a patient. He provides the following treatments to patients in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles:

  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
  • Revision Tummy Tuck
  • Arm Lift
  • Body Lift
  • Brazillian Butt Lift (Fat Grafting to Buttocks)
  • Fat Transfer
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Liposuction
  • Thigh Lift

Non-Surgical Procedures and Spa Services

In some cases, the patient may not need a surgical treatment, or may be keen to opt for non-surgical alternatives. Dr. Motykie not only provides services as a cosmetic surgeon, but also looks after the concerns of such patients who need effective non-surgical solutions. These services are provided through his facility called Motykie Med Spa. Key procedures available at the facility include the following:

  • Botox
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Restylane
  • Skin and Wrinkle Treatment

Botox is one of the widely popular non-surgical treatments to reduce the appearance of lines and minor wrinkles on the face. This minimally invasive technique involves the use of thin needles through which the botulinum toxin is injected directly into the wrinkled muscle. The chemical relaxes the muscle, causing the wrinkle to disappear.

The treatment is effective in reducing frown lines, furrows on the forehead, crow’s feet, and skin bands on the neck. The procedure can be performed in less than hour, and involves almost no downtime. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane are also highly effective injectable treatments to reduce facial wrinkles. Results with these treatments may last for up to a year.

To see more services and treatments provided by Dr. Motykie and his team please visit: