Dr. Brett Kotlus, Cosmetic and Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

Brett Kotlus, M.D., M.S. is a cosmetic and oculofacial plastic surgeon. His unique skill set makes him one of a handful of doctors in the world that are fellowship-trained in both of these areas. He completed accredited fellowships in both general cosmetic surgery and oculofacial plastic surgery. Additionally, he is dual board-certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Kotlus received his Master’s degree in Genetics at the Pennsylvania State University. He received his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. Completing his residency in Ophthalmology at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, he held the prestigious position of Chief Resident. In Arizona, he completed his two fellowships, in cosmetic surgery and oculofacial plastic surgery. During this time, he was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona and he was an assistant instructor at the orbital anatomy course at Stanford University.

A respected publisher of numerous scientific articles, Dr. Kotlus has presented his research for national and international scientific conferences. Dr. Kotlus is also a national instructor in facelift and rhinoplasty surgery. Recently, Dr. Kotlus’ teachings have taken him to Mongolia on a medical mission to instruct local doctors. In 2007, he was the first recipient of two Cosmetic Surgery Foundation research grants and in 2011 he was given the prestigious Robert Jackson Award by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Kotlus authored Boost Your Beauty, a comprehensive resource on cosmetic procedures. It is available on Amazon.com in paper and Kindle formats. Boost Your Beauty is also a smartphone app available for free on Apple’s app store.

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Dr. Kotlus’ Publications

Kotlus BS, Mok C. Patient satisfaction after upper extremity laser lipolysis without suction. Plast Surg International 2011; in press.

Kotlus BS. Treatment of refractory axillary hyperhidrosis with a 1,320 nm Nd:YAG laser. J Cosmet Laser Ther 2011; 13(4): 193-5.

Kotlus BS. Surgeons share opinions about success with short-scar facelifts. Cosmetic Surgery Times 2011; June: http://tinyurl.com/44mtdk9.

Kotlus BS. Navigating the depths of the tear trough. Plastic Surgery Practice 2011; May: 40-1, http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/issues/articles/2011-05_07.asp.

Kotlus BS, Heringer DM, Dryden RM. Evaluation of homeopathic Arnica Montana for ecchymosis after upper blepharoplasty: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study. Ophthal Plast Reconst Surg 2010; 26(6): 395-7.

Kotlus BS. Dual-depth fractional CO2 laser resurfacing for periocular rhytidosis. Dermatol Surg 2010; 36: 623-28.

Kotlus BS, Schwarcz RM. An anatomic approach to malar festoons. Am Jour Cosmetic Surg 2010; 27(1).

Kotlus BS. Boost Your Beauty: The eight most common cosmetic complaints and how to solve them. Austin Street Publishing 2010. http://www.amazon.com/Boost-Your-Beauty-Cosmetic-Complaints/dp/0615406610.

Kotlus BS. Functional and cosmetic surgery intersect in a positive way. Ocular Surgery News, 2009.

Kotlus BS. Blepharochalasis Syndrome. Chapter, Ophthalmic Hyperguide 2009.

Kotlus BS, Schwarcz RM. Re: Eyelid tightening and improved eyelid aperture through nonablative fractional resurfacing. Derm Surg ,2009.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Reply Re: Correction of anophthalmic enophthalmos with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse). Ophthal Plast Reconst Surg 2008; 24(5).

Kotlus BS. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Chapter, Wiley-Blackwell’s Essential Evidence: Medicine That Matters. In press; 2008.

Kotlus BS. Blepharochalasis Syndrome. Chapter, eMedicine from WebMD 2008.

Kotlus BS, Cravens R, Kumar V, Dryden RM. Orbital abscess caused by gas-producing bacteria. Digital Journal Ophthal, 2007.

Kotlus BS. Facelift enhancement with the wire scalpel. Cosmetic Surgery Times 2007; 10(8): 40-3.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Periocular rhytidolysis with the wire scalpel.Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2007; 23(5): 355-7.

Kotlus BS, Lo MW. Serious Subarachnoid hemorrhage and vasospastic stroke after self-enucleation. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2007; 23(5) 425-7.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Correction of anophthalmic enophthalmos with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse). Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2007; 23(4): 313-4.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Folds and Creases. Plast Reconstr Surg 2007; 119(3): 1147.

Kotlus BS, Wymbs RA, Vellozzi EM, Udell IJ. In vitro activity of fluoroquinolones, vancomycin, and gentamicin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ocular isolates. Am J Ophthalmol 2006; 142(5).

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Modification of the nasolabial crease with the wire scalpel and autologous fat transfer. Am J Cosmetic Surg 2006; 23(2):75-8.

Kotlus BS, Rodgers IR, Udell IJ; Dacryocystitis caused by community-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2005; 21(5).

Kotlus BS, Guthrie DS, Slavin ML, Kodsi SR; Ophthalmologic manifestations in pediatric patients with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Journal of AAPOS 2005; 9(2): 179-183.

Blizard DA, Kotlus BS, Frank M, Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) associated with short-term intake of sucrose, saccharin and quinine solutions in laboratory mice. Chemical Senses 1999; 24(4): 373-385.

Taylor BA, Wnek C, Kotlus BS, Roemer N, Mac Taggart T, Phillips SJ; Genotyping New BXD Recombinant Inbred Mouse Strains and Comparison of BXD and Consensus Maps. Mammalian Genome 1999; 10:335-348.

Kotlus BS & Blizard DA; Measuring Gustatory Variation in Mice: A Short-term Fluid- Intake Test. Physiol Behav 1998; 64:37-47.

Dr. Kotlus’ Presentations

Kotlus BS, Nakra T, Schwarcz R. Predicting your results: augmentation simulation with saline. Oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Phoenix, 2011.

Kotlus BS. Dual-depth skin resurfacing with the Encore Ultrapulse: a total aesthetic laser treatment. Lumenis educational forum at AAO Annual Fall Meeting, Chicago, 2010.

Kotlus BS, Nakra T, Schwarcz R. A time-dependent 3-dimensional analysis of saline trials prior to HA malar augmentation. Oral presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, 2010.

Kotlus BS, Nakra T, Schwarcz R. The “Swinging Door” approach to caudal septal deviations. Poster presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, 2010.

Kotlus BS, Schwarcz R, Nakra T. A simplified fat harvest and transfer technique. Video presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, 2010.

Nakra T, Schwarcz R, Kotlus BS. Demystifying rhinoplasty: How do I get started? Breakout session at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, 2010.

Kotlus BS, Flaharty PM, Hunts JH, Nakra T. The asthetic evaluation: what would I recommend for this patient? Case and panel discussion at the AAO Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Day, Chicago, 2010

Kotlus BS, Martin JJ. What’s new in intense pulsed light. Instructional course at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston, 2010.

Kotlus BS. Minimally invasive techniques for periorbital rejuvenation. Invited lecture at 2nd International Congress of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, Seoul, Korea; 2010.

Kotlus BS. Three-dimensional photo simulation as a predictor of augmentation mammaplasty outcomes. Paper presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Orlando; 2010.

Kotlus BS. Homeopathic Arnica Montana for bruising: Does it work? Paper presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Orlando, 2010.

Kotlus BS, Heringer DM, Dryden RM. Evaluation of homeopathic Arnica Montana for ecchymosis after upper blepharoplasty: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study. Paper Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco; 2009.

Nakra T, Kotlus BS, Schwarcz RM. Non-surgical rhinoplasty. Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco; 2009.

Kotlus BS. Nonsurgical management of parotid sialocele after rhytidectomy. Paper Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco; 2009.

Kotlus BS. Rejuvenative repair of the partially torn earlobe. Poster Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco; 2009.

Nabavi C, Kotlus BS, Tao J. An American Oculoplastic Surgery Family Tree. Poster Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco; 2009.

Kotlus BS. Laser lipolysis with the 1,320 nm Nd:YAG (CoolTouch). Laser workshop and live surgery demonstration at the Annual Malaysian Congress of Plastic Surgeons, Kuala Terrengenu, Malaysia; 2009.

Kotlus BS. CTEV: Modern endovenous laser treatment. Laser workshop at the Annual Malaysian Congress of Plastic Surgeons, Kuala Terrengenu, Malaysia; 2009.

Kotlus BS. Brow aesthetics: a strategic approach. Paper presentation at the Annual Malaysian Congress of Plastic Surgeons, Kuala Terrengenu, Malaysia; 2009.

Kotlus BS. CoolLipo: Laser-assisted liposuction. Laser workshop at Bunrumgrad Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand; 2009.

Kotlus BS. Eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with deep fractional CO2 ablation. E-poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Washington D.C.; 2009.

Kotlus BS. Laser lipolysis without suction: a single-arm trial. Paper presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Phoenix; 2009.

Kotlus BS, Lo MW. New technologies for a better browplasty. Paper presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Phoenix; 2009.

Kotlus BS, Newman J. Forehead rejuvenation with selective RF nerve treatment (Relaxed Expressions)- Background and clinical applications. Luncheon presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atlanta; 2008.
Nakra T, Kotlus BS, Schwarcz R, Burt B, Berman M. Large volume facial fat transfer. Paper Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atlanta; 2008.

Kotlus BS. Eyelid rejuvenation with deep fractional CO2 resurfacing. Poster Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atlanta; 2008.

Kotlus BS, Lo MW. Small-incision browplasty with bioadhesive fixation and medial brow depressor neuroablation. Video presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atlanta; 2008.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Essentials of open rhinoplasty. Skill Transfer Course Video Presentation at the 111th Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans; 2007.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Anterior approach to auricular cartilage harvesting in oculofacial reconstruction. Video presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New Orleans; 2007.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Non-incisional electrosurgical sculpting of prolapsed orbital fat. Poster Presentation at the 111th Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans; 2007.

Kramer TR, Kotlus BS, Rennels M. Progressive Erosive Eyebrow Lesion in a 55-Year-Old Woman. Eastern Ophthalmic Pathology Society Meeting, Houston, Texas; 2007.

Kotlus BS. Tucson Optometric Society, lectures on facial aesthetics, eyelid anatomy,
2007.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. S-lift: Technique and Tips. Video Presentation for the Minimally Invasive Mid-face Lift Breakout Session at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Las Vegas; 2006.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Keith Needles with Pullout Sutures in Augmentation Mentoplasty. Poster Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Las Vegas; 2006.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Surgical Treatment of “Crow’s Feet” with the Wire Scalpel. Paper Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Las Vegas; 2006.

Kearsley LS, Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Malignant transformation of trichoepithelioma with orbital invasion. Poster Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Las Vegas; 2006.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Open Rhinoplasty. Skill Transfer Course Video Presentation at the 110th Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Las Vegas; 2006.

Kotlus BS, Dryden RM. Gender Differences in Relative Canthus Position by Cephalometry. Free Paper Presentation at the 110th Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Las Vegas; 2006.

Kotlus BS, Boyman A, Sable MD. Controlling Intracapsular Pressure to Facilitate Capsulorhexis. Film entry, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Film Festival, San Francisco, CA; 2006.

Kotlus BS. Synthes Orbital Fracture Workshop, Lectures on Eyelid anatomy, Orbital Floor
Fractures, University of Arizona, September, 2006

Kotlus BS. Tucson Ophthalmic Technical and Nursing Regional Update, lectures on Eyelid
anatomy, evaluation of tearing in adults, October, 2005

Zwerling BH, Kotlus BS, Wymbs RA, Vellozzi EM, Mandelbaum S, Udell IJ. Which antibiotics are most effective against ocular isolates? Poster Presentation at the 109th Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL; 2005.

Mason BF, Kotlus BS, Rosenbaum PS. Mushroom-shaped choroidal metastases: Three clinopathologic case reports. Poster Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2005.

Kotlus BS, Udell IJ, Mandelbaum S, Zaidman GW, Orlin SE, Barasch KR, Sulewski ME, Weyne JS, Serle JB, Cykiert RC, Ritterband DC, Sperber LT, Braunstein RE, Rothman RF. Complications of the Phakic 6 (P-6) angle-supported phakic anterior chamber intraocular lens. Paper Presentation at World Cornea Congress, Washington, DC; 2005 and New York Academy of Medicine Resident’s Night, 2005.

Kotlus BS, Wymbs RA, Vellozzi EM, Udell IJ; In vitro activity of moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ocular isolates. Paper Presentation at the 108th Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA; 2004.

Kotlus, BS, Rodgers, IR, Udell, IJ; Dacryocystitis caused by community-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Poster Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2004.

Kotlus, BS, Guthrie, DS, Slavin, ML, Kodsi, SR; Ophthalmologic manifestations in pediatric patients with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Poster Presentation at the 30th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Washington, DC; 2004.

Kotlus, BS; Neuroesthesioblastoma: An unusual case of hyponatremia. Poster Presentation at American College of Physicians – Ameican Society of Internal Medicine, Colorado Associates’ Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO; 2002.

Kotlus, BS & Blizard, DA; Measuring Gustatory Variation in Mice: A Short-term Fluid-intake Test. Poster presentation at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Behavior Genetics Association, Pittsburgh, PA; 1996.