Are you lacking the youthful appearance you desire? Is your face losing its elasticity and volume? At a recent seminar at Allure Medical Spa, Dr. Charles Mok described the 3-D's of aging: descent, deflation, and detrioration.  With age, our facial muscles begin to sag, we lose fat in our faces, and our skin collagen degrades, causing it to lose its stretch.

If you want to determine if you can possibly benefit from revolumization treatment (and you are a Canadian citizen), visit the Self-Assessment Questionnaire from the Canadian Sculptra site, found here.

Sculptra is an injectible product that restores facial volume. In the U.S., it is approved by the FDA for HIV-associated lipoatrophy- in Canada it is approved for cosmetic applications.  There are doctors in the U.S. that use Sculptra as an off-label filler to combat aging.  The results are quite remarkable and very long-lasting, on the scale of years.

Last week, Dr. Kotlus spoke at the Malaysian Congress of Plastic Surgeons in Kuala Terrenganu, Malaysia.  For the entire first day of the meeting, Dr. Kotlus held a laser workshop, including a live demonstration of CoolLipo.  For the second day, Dr. Kotlus lectured on "A Strategic Approach to Brow Aesthetics".  The course was well attended, with several other international speakers along with many Malaysian plastic surgeons.

Fractional laser resurfacing is the gold-standard for reducing facial fine and deep lines.  The laser causes skin to tighten and to grow new collagen which can lead to a 5 - 10 year younger appearance. The fractional laser is significantly safer than previous lasers, because it leaves mini areas of normal skin for rapid healing and recovery. 

Dr. Kotlus presented his research on the revolutionary combination of ActiveFX and DeepFX for eyelid wrinkles at the 2009 Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery in Washington D.C.. Fractional resurfacing has completely changed the way in which cosmetic surgeons treat wrinkles. Dr. Mok and Dr. Kotlus at Allure Medical Spa were two of the first doctors in Michigan to offer this proven technology.

Vectra 3D is the latest tool for patients to envision outcomes after cosmetic surgery. Using integrated data from 12 simultaneous digital images, Vectra 3D creates a three-dimensional, morphable image that can be manipulated in 360 degrees. This means that you can see your own image from any angle, and the simulated surgical outcome can be visualized.

With Dr. Mok or Dr. Kotlus, you can receive a personalized consultation with an actual surgery simulation. While results from any procedure will vary, Vectra 3D is the most powerful tool available for simulated results. Allure Medical Spa is the only facility in Michigan offering this incredible technology.

Read more about Vectra 3D here. Call now to book your free consultation including a Vectra 3D analysis.

A new study shows that Restylane, a highly popular filler for facial wrinkles, lasts 18 months in 97% of patients with one touchup injection. The study showed that the filler is safe and effective for reduction of the creases that extend from the side of the nose to the corners of the mouth.  Restylane is the only filler that has an 18-month FDA-approved duration.

This means that patients who are treated with Restylane and have one touch-up treatment around 6 months after initial treatment should expect to have a total of a year and a half of a refreshed look!  Dr. Mok and Dr. Kotlus have performed thousands of injectable treatments and are considered expert injectors.  The treatment itself takes several minutes and patients may return to work immediately.  Call Allure for current filler promotions.