Brett Kotlus, M.D.

Brett Kotlus, M.D. Dr. Brett Kotlus is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cosmetic and oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

ABOUT DR. KOTLUS – NYC OCULOPLASTIC SURGEON AND COSMETIC FACIAL SURGEON

Brett Kotlus, MD is a top-rated NYC oculoplastic and facial cosmetic surgeon. He is fellowship-trained in both oculoplastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. He has performed thousands of cosmetic procedures. Dr. Kotlus received a Master’s degree in Genetics from the Pennsylvania State University and his medical degree from the S

ackler School of Medicine. After completing his residency at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he completed two accredited fellowships in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery and General Cosmetic Surgery in Tucson, Arizona. He subsequently served as Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona. Before moving his practice to NYC in 2014, Dr. Kotlus provided surgical and non-surgical aesthetic services for 8 years in the Midwest at one of the country’s most successful cosmetic surgery offices. Dr. Kotlus is the recipient of the Robert F. Jackson Award from the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery for achieving the highest score on the board examination and Dr. Kotlus serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He also received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and two research grants from the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation. He developed his own eyelid surgery instruments with 3D printers and was awarded a patent for his custom aesthetic and reconstructive implant design system. Dr. Kotlus is active in charitable causes and has performed medical mission work in Mongolia with Health for Humanity. He is affiliated with New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in lower Manhattan and the Northwell Health System and he accepts Aetna, Cigna, Care Connect, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Magnacare, and Medicare insurance plans.

"So happy with the results. Would highly recommend him to everyone who is considering the surgery. His approach to eye ...
04/28/2026

"So happy with the results. Would highly recommend him to everyone who is considering the surgery. His approach to eye aesthetic’s is impeccable. Working with him and his staff was a lovely experience." says kimberly on Google

★★★★★ So happy with the results. Would highly recommend him to everyone who is considering the surgery. His approach to eye aesthetic’s is impeccable. Working with him and his staff was a lovely experience.

"Dr. Kotlus was very professional and made me feel very comfortable. The procedure and recovery went smoothly. I love th...
04/21/2026

"Dr. Kotlus was very professional and made me feel very comfortable. The procedure and recovery went smoothly. I love the results, very natural. I would definitely recommend Dr. Kotlus." says Tetiana on Google

★★★★★ Dr. Kotlus was very professional and made me feel very comfortable. The procedure and recovery went smoothly. I love the results, very natural. I would definitely recommend Dr. Kotlus.

"Any hesitation I had about starting down this road of cosmetic surgery went away when I met Dr Kotlus. He has such a c...
04/15/2026

"Any hesitation I had about starting down this road of cosmetic surgery went away when I met Dr Kotlus. He has such a calming presence and is so confident in his craft. Hes super conservative which was important to me and doesn’t push you to do any extra. His whole staff is super responsive and he even gives his cell phone number for you to text him if you have any issues after surgery. I always had small eyelids and.." says paula on Google

★★★★★ Any hesitation I had about starting down this road of cosmetic surgery went away when I met Dr Kotlus. He has such a calming presence and is so confident in his craft. Hes super conservative which was important to me and doesn’t push you to do any extra. His whole staff is super re...

"I had an upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Kotlus, and overall I’m very happy with my experience and results. From the begi...
04/10/2026

"I had an upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Kotlus, and overall I’m very happy with my experience and results. From the beginning, he had a calm, caring energy and was very thorough in explaining the procedure and what to expect.

I was very nervous going into surgery because I wanted to still look like myself, just more refreshed and youthful. Dr. Kotlus really understood that, and I feel like he achieved exactly what I was.." says JB on Google

★★★★★ I had an upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Kotlus, and overall I’m very happy with my experience and results. From the beginning, he had a calm, caring energy and was very thorough in explaining the procedure and what to expect. I was very nervous going into surgery because I wanted to...

"Dr. Kotlus is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. I felt that he listened to my concerns, shared all the opinions and allow...
04/10/2026

"Dr. Kotlus is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. I felt that he listened to my concerns, shared all the opinions and allowed me time to choose the procedure that was right for me. He has exceptional training and I am very happy with my results. His staff is professional and I felt fully prepared prior to surgery. I have received many compliments from friends and highly recommend Dr. Kotlus if you are considering surgery." says Amanda on Google

★★★★★ Dr. Kotlus is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. I felt that he listened to my concerns, shared all the opinions and allowed me time to choose the procedure that was right for me. He has exceptional training and I am very happy with my results. His staff is professional and I felt fully...

"How wonderful to combine expertise with friendliness! From my consultation to my final visit I was treated with supreme...
04/10/2026

"How wonderful to combine expertise with friendliness! From my consultation to my final visit I was treated with supreme professionalism. And the final result has made me so happy, feeling and looking young again." says Gail on Google

★★★★★ How wonderful to combine expertise with friendliness! From my consultation to my final visit I was treated with supreme professionalism. And the final result has made me so happy, feeling and looking young again.

"Great !" says Cecilia on Google
02/04/2026

"Great !" says Cecilia on Google

★★★★★ Great !

"Extremely happy with my results!" says Elizabeth on Google
01/16/2026

"Extremely happy with my results!" says Elizabeth on Google

★★★★★ Extremely happy with my results!

"Best in nyc" says Kathleen on Google
01/07/2026

"Best in nyc" says Kathleen on Google

★★★★★ Best in nyc

"I couldn’t have asked for a better more comfortable experience considering this was my first surgery of any kind, Dr ko...
12/24/2025

"I couldn’t have asked for a better more comfortable experience considering this was my first surgery of any kind, Dr kotlus is not only an amazing surgeon he really made me feel like we have known each other for years, as far as my results from the fat transfer for my under eyes never expected the results I got amazing!!!! I don’t write reviews for lack of time but he deserves this and if your considering a surgery don’t.." says Peter on Google

★★★★★ I couldn’t have asked for a better more comfortable experience considering this was my first surgery of any kind, Dr kotlus is not only an amazing surgeon he really made me feel like we have known each other for years, as far as my results from the fat transfer for my under eyes ne...

"Great ResultsThis is my only experience with facial surgery. I had bags under my eyes and it's bothered me for awhile. ...
12/11/2025

"Great Results
This is my only experience with facial surgery. I had bags under my eyes and it's bothered me for awhile. My dermatologist recommended seeing Dr. Kotlus. My experience with him was fantastic from my first visit until my last visit post surgery. He explained the procedure and was available post surgery. The healing process was not painful. It's been around 7 weeks since I had lower eyelid surgery and laser.." says E18 on Realself

★★★★★ Great Results This is my only experience with facial surgery. I had bags under my eyes and it's bothered me for awhile. My dermatologist recommended seeing Dr. Kotlus. My experience with him was fantastic from my first visit until my last visit post surgery. He explained the procedur...

"Dr. Kotlus and his team are amazing. He made me feel at ease from the moment I met him and I couldn’t have been in bett...
11/06/2025

"Dr. Kotlus and his team are amazing. He made me feel at ease from the moment I met him and I couldn’t have been in better hands!" says Joslyn on Google

★★★★★ Dr. Kotlus and his team are amazing. He made me feel at ease from the moment I met him and I couldn’t have been in better hands!

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20 E 66th Street 1A
New York, NY
10065

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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