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.

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Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown – “Triple Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon” “Voted Top Doc for Cosmetic Surgery and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in Tri-State Area”

Dr. Mandell-Brown

Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, director, has over 20 years’ experience as a cosmetic surgeon. Realizing that modern advances have altered the ability of one physician to do everything well, our staff has sought additional extensive training to enable the patient to truly benefit from an expert. Dr. Mandell-Brown specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery and Body Cosmetic Surgery. In 2003, he was named “Top Doc in Plastic Surgery” by Cincinnati Magazine.

With the advent of the Internet, so much information is available on facial plastic surgery and body cosmetic surgery that it is difficult to separate myths from facts. This site is dedicated to helping those interested in breast augmentation to get the facts about cosmetic surgery and understand the benefits, risks, and alternative options of breast augmentation. In a 2007 poll of 5,000 tri-state physicians, Dr. Mandell-Brown was named “Top Doctor – Breast Augmentation” in Cincinnati Magazine, and in the same poll in 2010, he was voted Voted “Top Doc” for both Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Mandell-Brown is also an expert in tummy tucks or abdominoplasty, rhinoplasty, face lifts, and blepharoplasty (eyelids). Dr. Mandell-Brown was voted “Best Plastic Surgeon/Rhinoplasty” in a poll of 1500 physicians by Cincinnati Magazine in November 2000.

Dr. Mandell-Brown Quoted in the US News:

“In Los Angeles, cosmetic work is a rite of passage, and women like that “done” look,” says Mandell-Brown, the Cincinnati plastic surgeon. “Here, women prefer more subtle changes, and they don’t talk about it.”

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With our state-of-the art cosmetic surgery center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the patient benefits from the privacy of a private office with all the amenities of a major hospital operating room. Located within one block of a major Cincinnati hospital, safety and hospital backup are readily available.

The Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This web page has been provided for cosmetic surgery informational purposes only and should not be construed as formal medical advice. The use of this site does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

A seasoned Ohio cosmetic surgeon and plastic surgery provider, Mark Mandell-Brown, M.D, has over 20 years of experience in helping patients achieve beautiful contours. Board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), and the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto) Dr. Mandell-Brown is Cincinnati’s only triple board certified cosmetic surgeon who knows the importance of an attractive appearance.

Located in the hub of Cincinnati, Ohio, only minutes away from Dayton, Dr. Mandell-Brown helps patients combat the signs of aging at The Plastic Surgery Experts by offering plastic surgery procedures such as eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery. Also offering an array of body sculpting procedures to his Dayton and Cincinnati patients that include breast augmentation, tummy tuck surgery, breast lift surgery, and liposuction, our Cincinnati plastic surgeon knows how to create stunning curves.

For those patients seeking to have a facial rejuvenation procedure performed as well, facelift surgery, nose surgery (rhinoplasty), and eyelid surgery are offered, and work best to help patients reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and excess skin. To revitalize the lower section of the body, Dr. Mandell-Brown will utilize tummy tuck surgery, and liposuction to achieve a slim contour.

Recognized amongst his colleagues and patients for his expertise in tummy tuck surgery, breast augmentation, and liposuction, Dr. Mandell-Brown will be happy to discus your plastic surgery objective during an initial consultation with you. During this time, Dr. Mandell-Brown will decide whether a facial surgery, body surgery, and/or breast surgery will work best to reach your goals. Call our Cincinnati, Ohio staff today to set up your appointment with our Dayton region plastic surgeon, Dr. Mandell-Brown.