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Draper, UT
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Completed accredited residency training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah College of Medicine. Completed accredited fellowship training in Plastic Surgery at the Brigham Women's Hospital and The Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Utah Plastic Surgery Society, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Maintains a private practice in Draper, Utah and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Breast Reduction: Women who develop very large breasts (d cup plus sizes) that interfere with physical activity and make it hard to buy clothes that fit can benefit fro... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Loose skin : Skin contraction or shrinking after weight loss depends on the quality of your skin. If elastic fibers in the dermis have been damaged by weight gain ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Cellulite: In our society cellulite is not considered to be normal or attractive on thighs whether legs are crossed or not. Cellulite is thought to be due to exc... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Cellulite & Squats: Achieving a healthy weight through proper diet and exercise can reduce the appearance of cellulite but may not get rid of it. There are some newer pro... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Skin Cancer: Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that usually arises from a mole. They may show changes in symmetry, shape, color or size. Basal cell and squamous ce... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Barbell Squats: You should not feel pain in the neck or shoulders if the barbell is properly positioned over the trapezius muscles. You can also try a pad over the ba... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Basal Cell Cancer: When a basal cell skin cancer is treated by surgical excision the tissue is examined under a microscope to determine if the skin cancer has been compl... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Panniculectomy : A panniculectomy refers to surgical removal of excess skin and fat of the lower abdomen. In women who have had children the abdominal muscles can be a... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Burn Healing: A second degree burn is generally indicated by the presence of blisters and the area is painful. Unless the burn is very small you should get medical ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Cellulite: Weight loss through diet and exercise can reduce the appearance of cellulite but may not get rid of cellulite completely. Six weeks is not much time s... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Flabby vs Fat: Arms with excess fat and good skin tone can be improved by weight loss though diet and exercise. Arms with excess fat and loose skin or stretch marks ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Tummy Tuck: If you have loose tummy skin after pregnancy and weight loss then you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck. The abdominal muscles and skin may become l... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Basal Cell Cancer: Stinging may be part of normal healing but a follow-up visit with your doctor is recommended.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Smoking and surgery: It is a medical fact that smokers have more complications following general anesthesia and surgery. You should ask your primary care physician if you ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Acne Scars: There are different treatments for acne scars depending on severity and cost considerations. Treatments include but are not limited to mechanical derm... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Cellulite: If you are overweight then a supervised diet and exercise program can reduce cellulite. If you still have cellulite after reaching a healthy weight th... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Abdominal Pain: Abdominal pain can be a symptom of many serious conditions. You need to seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Acne Scars: There are different treatments for acne scars depending on severity and cost considerations. Treatments include but are not limited to mechanical derm... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Breast Cancer: Breast cancer is generally a low risk until women reach about 40 years of age. However, some women can develop breast cancer at a much younger age due... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Breast Reduction: I show my potential breast reduction patients a 500 gram breast implant to give them an idea of how much breast tissue will be removed and how much wi... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Skin Cancer: The length of time one could survive with an untreated skin cancer depends on the type of skin cancer. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment the bet... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Acne Scars: There are different treatments for acne scars depending on severity and cost considerations. Treatments include but are not limited to mechanical derm... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Botox: If you have not seen any improvement in the forehed lines 2-3 days after the Botox injection then it is possible that the medication was not injected ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Breast Cancer: Although breast cancer is rare in teens any breast pain, breast lumps, nipple discharge or other concerns should be reported to your doctor who can de... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Facelift Surgery: The effects of facial aging differ in individuals. Numerous techniques have evolved to treat facial aging. Endoscopic approaches have the advantage of... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Tanning and Cancer: Tanning results from exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Melanocytes in the skin produce more melanin which causes the skin to darken or tan. Exposure ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Moles and Melanoma: Moles that have asymmetry, border irregularity, color changes or that increase in size should be evaluated to rule out melanoma. Visual inspection is ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Armpit Lump: A lump in the armpit could be an enlarged lymph node due to a skin cancer in the upper extremity or trunk. It could also be caused by a cancer in the ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Inner Thigh Bulge: The upper inner thigh is a common area to hold onto fat even after achieving a healthy weight through diet and exercise. If the skin tone in this area... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Breast Tissue: In general as most women age the milk producing breast glandular tissue becomes less prevalent and there is more fat tissue present. This situation ch... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Burn Blisters: A blister indicates a second degree burn. If the blister is large it may need to be drained and debrided. The burn wound needs to be kept clean and dr... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Tummy Tuck: A panniculectomy removes only lower abdominal skin and fat excess. If you have abdominal muscle laxity or skin laxity that involves the upper and mid-... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Breast reduction: Some women develop very large breasts during the teen years: d plus cup sizes that interfere with activities and make it hard to buy clothes that fit.... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Facial Rejuvenation: Facial rejuvenation can be accomplished with a variety of topical treatments, injectable products, lasers, ipl or surgical procedures. A small number ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Infected Piercing: If you have redness, swelling or drainage at the piercing site then you probably have an infection for which you should seek medical attention.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Skin Cancer and Mole: There are different types of skin cancer. A melanoma is a skin cancer that can start from a mole. The signs that a mole is cancerous could be a change... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Benchpress: Properly performed bench presses should make the chest a little sore if you are trying to increase strength and muscle mass. If your arms hurt and you... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Inner Thigh Bulge: The upper inner thigh is a common area to hold onto fat even after achieving a healthy weight through diet and exercise. If the skin tone in this area... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Thinner Legs Thighs: If you have achieved a healthy weight through proper diet and exercise and still have some excess fat in your legs and thighs then you may be a candid... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
SAD Lamps: Seasonal affective disorder (sad) light therapy mimics outdoor light. The devices are designed to filter out uv light but the amount of uv light emitt... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Gynecomastia: The surgical treatment of idiopathic gynecomastia is not considered a medically necessary procedure by most insurance companies. Consult a board certi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Botox and Juvederm: Botox injections are commonly used to de-activate muscles that produce unwanted deep lines in the brow and forehead. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid fil... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Gynecomastia: Some men develop breasts during the teen years. Most cases have no known cause and this condition is called idiopathic gynecomastia. There is no prove... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Double Chin: Excess fat and skin laxity can contribute to a double chin. Maintain a healthy weight with diet and exercise. Avoid large fluctuations in weight and e... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Chemical Peels: A phenol based chemical peel can cause cardiac complications if the phenol levels in the blood get too high. Other types of chemical peels can be used... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Brachioplasty: Brachioplasty refers to a surgical procedure for removing excess skin and fat from the arm typically seen after weight loss where the skin does not ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Facial Bone Plates: Cranio-facial surgery in infants can be performed with absorbable plates and screws. Procedures in older children and adults are usually performed wit... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Bruising is common: Bruising and swelling can occur with any type of facelift. Some facelift procedures are less invasive and could have minimal bruising and swelling but... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Sit Ups: Sit ups can injure the lower back if not performed properly and if you have not conditioned your back muscles. Have a personal trainer evaluate your f... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Motokianswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
BC Plastic Surgeon: After college and medical school it will take at least six years of training to become a board certified plastic surgeon.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Utah School of Medicine, UT
Graduated 1980MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Awards
Top Plastic Surgeon , First Place, Utah - Summer
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Utah Plastic Surgery Society
Fellow American College of Surgeons
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