Gary Motykie
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Dr. Gary Moytkie, M.D.
Gary Motykie, M.D is a world renowned plastic surgeon that has been featured on the E! reality series Dr. 90210Dr. 90210
Dr. 90210 is an American reality television series focusing on plastic surgery in the wealthy suburb of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, Southern California. The series began its run in 2004. Dr...
, Discovery Channels Plastic Surgery: Before and After, MTV True Life, VH1, and Dr Phil . He is in private practice as an American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery
The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was organized as a subsidiary of the American Board of Surgery in 1938. The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was given the status of a major specialty board in 1941...
Certified Plastic Surgeon & member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the society is composed of surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada who perform Plastic and...
in Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills is an affluent city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 34,109 at the 2010 census, up from 33,784 as of the 2000 census, it is home to numerous Hollywood celebrities. Beverly Hills and the neighboring city of West Hollywood are together...
specializing in cosmetic plastic & reconstructive surgery.
Early life
Gary Motykie was born in Mount Prospect, Illinois. He pursued Biomedical Engineering as an undergraduate degree believing that it offered a unique program that would challenge his intellect, artistic ability and creative thinking. During this same time, Dr. Motykie also worked as a certified personal trainer and fitness expert at a local gym. He competed in fitness and body building competitions and believed that both the mind and body should be trained equally in order to achieve maximum balance in life.Career
While Dr. Motykie was earning his undergraduate degree in the field of Bio-Medica engineering at the University of Illinois; he was involved with advanced medical research projects, which included studying artificial organs, prosthetic limbs and the neurophysiology of the brain. After graduating with honors, Dr. Motykie received his doctorate in medicine at Feinberg School of MedicineFeinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois and situated near Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile, is one of Northwestern University's 11 schools and colleges...
at Northwestern University in Chicago where he established and operated the first post-graduate fellowship in advanced surgical research.
Then he completed his residency in plastic surgery at the University of Texas where he performed surgery at one of the top cancer and burn reconstruction facilities in the world. During this time, Dr Motykie was also fortunate to have the opportunity to travel and work with some of the top cosmetic plastic surgeons in Miami. Throughout this time, Dr. Motykie continued to present his work nationally and he authored numerous journal articles and scientific papers on a wide variety of plastic surgical topics. Following his residency in plastic surgery, Dr Motykie completed a very prestigious Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship in Beverly Hills where he continues to practice today.
Dr. Motykie is world renowned specialist in numerous cosmetic plastic surgical procedures such as breast augmentation
Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation denotes the breast implant and fat-graft mammoplasty procedures for correcting the defects, and for enhancing the size, form, and feel of a woman’s breasts...
, rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty , also nose job, is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting and reconstructing the form, restoring the functions, and aesthetically enhancing the nose, by resolving nasal trauma , congenital defect, respiratory impediment, and a failed primary rhinoplasty...
, liposuction
Liposuction
Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty , liposculpture suction lipectomy or simply lipo is a cosmetic surgery operation that removes fat from many different sites on the human body...
and fat transfer
Fat transfer
Fat transfer is a medical procedure that uses the patient`s own fat tissue to increase the volume of fat in the subcutaneous area of the body. Autologous adipose tissue transplantation has been used for breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons and after breast cancer surgery...
. Since opening his practice, Dr Motykie has been featured in the New York Times, LA Times and Wall Street Journal as well as having featured appearances on Dr Phil, EXTRA, ACCESS Hollywood, ABC, SPIKE TV and Inside Edition. He has been featured on E! Entertainment’s series Dr. 90210
Dr. 90210
Dr. 90210 is an American reality television series focusing on plastic surgery in the wealthy suburb of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, Southern California. The series began its run in 2004. Dr...
, the Discovery Channel’s Plastic Surgery: Before & After, VH1 and MTV True Lives.
Philosophical and/or political views
The most important goal in plastic surgery is to align patient’s desires with realistic expectations. The field of plastic surgery is constantly expanding and terms like botox, breast augmentationBreast augmentation
Breast augmentation denotes the breast implant and fat-graft mammoplasty procedures for correcting the defects, and for enhancing the size, form, and feel of a woman’s breasts...
and face lift have become everyday household terms. Patients are now more educated than ever due to the internet, reality television programming, and written media that are focused on the way plastic surgery can change people’s lives.
In contrary to past plastic surgery icons such as Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers is an American comedian, television personality and actress. She is known for her brash manner; her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent; and her numerous cosmetic surgeries...
, the new kings and queens of plastic surgery are symbolized by beautiful, natural surgical results that are typically undetectable to the public eye.
Through constant evolution of emerging technologies, plastic surgical procedures have become more and more safe, painless, and effective.. Modern day plastic surgeons must acquire a keen artistic eye, extensive scientific knowledge and extremely skilled surgical hands for the sole purpose of making each patient obtain their own unique aesthetic goals.
Awards
- America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer Research Council of America: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, 2011.
- Patient’s Choice Award, American Registry: 2009.
- American Medical Association, Physician’s Recognition Award, 2009, 2005.
- Celebrate Life Foundation, Physician Recognition Award, Received for helping Breast Cancer Survivors Live Life Beyond Cancer, June 2007
- Cambridge, Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals in Healthcare, “Honors Edition” of the Registry, 2007/2008/2009/2010/2011
Filmography
- Discovery "Plastic Surgery: Before & After" (2005–2006), self
- Dr. 90210Dr. 90210Dr. 90210 is an American reality television series focusing on plastic surgery in the wealthy suburb of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, Southern California. The series began its run in 2004. Dr...
(2005–2008), self - Dr Phil (2006), self
- VH1(2008)
- Inside Edition(2007–2009), self
- Extreme Dr. 90210 (2009)
- MTV True Life, (2010)
External links
- Official website
- Gary Motykie on Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Dr. Gary Moytkie on Dr. 90210Dr. 90210Dr. 90210 is an American reality television series focusing on plastic surgery in the wealthy suburb of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, Southern California. The series began its run in 2004. Dr...