LaViv is a new facial filler that uses a small amount of your own skin cells to grow a natural filler material in a laboratory.  The substance grown from your own cells is then injected to reduce wrinkles in the skin. It has been reported to last approximately 6 months.  The main feature of LaViv is the manner in which it is created from your own body, reducing any chance of an adverse reaction.

RealSelf describes the filler on their site, with a reference to one of Dr. Kotlus' patients who underwent Perlane treatment for nasolabial and marionette lines: http://www.realself.com/blog/laviv-own-skin-repair-wrinkles

Have you seen the new website for EyeLiftCenter.com? It's a comprehensive resource for people interested in cosmetic eyelid surgery.  The site has been reorganized for ease of use, with special sections on Frequently Asked Questions, upper and lower eyelid solutions, and videos with an example of a real patient experience with Dr. Kotlus.  The before and after gallery demonstrates the results that can be acheived after blepharoplasty.  You can see for yourself at www.eyeliftcenter.com !

Dr. Charles Mok recently presented his reasearch on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for weight loss at the 2011 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Fall Meeting.  In this video, he explains the science behind this fitness trend.

View more videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com.

You can now download a free iPhone app from Allure Medical Spa on iTunes by clicking here or searching Allure Medical Spa on the App Store. This groundbreaking app will educate you on cosmetic enhancements with instructional slideshows on various topics, before and after photos, and a special tool that allows you to upload your own photo and see what you might look like after a procedure! Best of all, it's free!