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Considering Rhinoplasty? First Ask Your Mother.

Monday, May 10th, 2010

The mother-daughter relationship should be one in which you can find support to make the right decision about cosmetic surgery.  Given that ideal, we were happy to see these recent news stories that basically demonstrate it.

If your mother had success with rhinoplasty, would you choose to do the same?  One young woman gives her compelling nose-job story to Elle, discussing the years she spent deliberating about rhinoplasty and how she finally decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps.  After surgery, she confesses: “I hate to say it, but my mother is right: It’s the nose I was meant to have.”

[Elle]

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Dr. Mandell-Brown Responds to the Death of Donda West, the Mother of Kanye West

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Rapper Kanye West’s mother, Donda West, died unexpectedly following a breast lift and tummy tuck surgery. This tragedy sent shock waves through the cosmetic surgery world. Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio’s top cosmetic surgeon was interviewed on ABC affiliate, Channel 9 TV news regarding the safety of cosmetic surgery.

According to Dr. Mandell-Brown, “We should not make speculative judgment about Dr. Jan Adams’ treatment of Donda West.” “It is not fair when a catastrophic event like this occurs to point the finger without knowing all the facts,” he added. What happened to Kanye West and his mother is not the normal result of plastic surgery.

However, cosmetic surgery leading to a fatal outcome is extremely rare. The two leading causes of death after any lengthy surgery are leg blood clots traveling to the lung (pulmonary embolism) and sudden heart attack. The following are Dr. Mandell-Brown’s top ten factors for safe surgery:

  1. Outpatient surgery should be performed in less than six hours. Those procedures requiring more than 6 hours, the patient should be admitted to a health care facility for observation.
  2. Surgery should be performed at a AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) facility. The surgery facility should also be state licensed.
  3. Anesthesia should be administered by a licensed Anesthesiologist or a Nurse Anesthetist.
  4. To decrease risks of a blood clot the facility should use leg compression during surgery.
  5. Post-operatively the patient should wear support stockings to decrease blood clot formation.
  6. For high-risk patients oral blood thinners or subcutaneous heparin should be considered to decrease blood clots.
  7. Pre-operative history and a physical examination should be performed for surgical clearance by an independent physician.
  8. Appropriate lab work and EKG testing needs be done pre-operatively.
  9. Ask if your cosmetic surgeon is board certified by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.  This is the only board that specifically certifies cosmetic surgeons.
  10. Do not go by reputation alone. Check malpractice records and County and State Medical Societies.

For Facial Plastic Surgery, Health Comes First

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Trained surgeons know that healthy patients   have more consistently successful surgery outcomes.  Those who engage in unhealthy habits (smoking for example) face a greater risk of complications. That’s why surgeons often decline to operate on such patients.

Those interested in cosmetic and facial plastic surgery should go through a sort of ‘lifestyle makeover’ beforehand, modifying their habits until they have reached a set goal. At Mandell-Brown Cosmetic Surgery, we want our patients to have the best surgical experience and results possible.  Part of achieving this requires a focus on being healthy. The ideal patient refrains from smoking or using illegal drugs, has a stable weight, and realistic expectations about cosmetic surgery.

Contact us for a consultation and we can provide more specific information on health and surgery outcomes.

Email and Chat Services Can’t Replace a Consultation, But They Certainly Can Help

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

At Mandell-Brown Cosmetic surgery, we see the consultation as an opportunity to educate our patients and familiarize them with our procedures. In recent years,  email correspondence has become a valuable tool to aid in this  process.  Prior to a consultation in person, you can write us with questions and concerns you may have.

Services like these are increasing in popularity as more internet-savvy patients turn toward the web to research surgery procedures. CNN reports that some surgeons have gone as far as implementing a “virtual consultation” using live chat services like Skype or iChat. These platforms are known for being user-friendly. One East coast surgeon claims that roughly 15 percent of his patients opt for this virtual consult.

Surgeons in foreign countries have also capitalized on new technology, allowing them to reach a wider clientele. For the customer, it’s a great way to gather information and/or determine if they are comfortable with a surgeon. Michael Boeckle, who helps schedule surgery “vacation packages” says, “patients usually do not pick their doctor by price, but by how comfortable they feel with the information they have received.”

If you decide to contact us, we can ensure your privacy. We’ll also do our best to address your questions in a timely manner.