Posts by Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown

For men with enlarged breast glands or excess breast tissue, wearing a swimsuit may cause embarrassment. Male breast reduction can correct gynecomastia and reshape the chest so it has a more masculine look. A

Silicone buttock injections are not a safe procedure, but unfortunately that hasn’t stopped some women from obtaining them, reports the Baltimore Sun. A dancer in Baltimore was admitted to the hospital in March with silicone in her lungs after the procedure, and the FDA is investigating this and other instances across the U.S. The woman […]

Looking for an easy way to look younger? Try smiling! A new study found that our facial expressions have an impact on how old we look. Pictures of people who were smiling were estimated to appear on average two years younger than they actually were. The study had 154 adults guess the ages of men […]

Why go to a hospital when you can have plastic surgery performed in a triple accredited office-based surgery center like the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center? The Los Angeles Times recently reported that there were infection violations at the famous Los Angeles UCLA Medical Center, where many Hollywood stars seek treatment. The hospital “failed to maintain […]

The first group of Gen-Xers has entered their 40s, and they are changing what being middle aged looks like, reports the Los Angeles Times. Generation X, the 46 million Americans born from 1965 to about 1979, is more than willing to spend money on anti-aging products and procedures. Gen-Xers rely on preventive anti-aging beauty regimens […]

If you are making an effort to follow an anti-aging regimen for your face, you might want to consider one for your hands as well, as they are just as likely to reveal your age. Cosmetic surgeons are now using many facial rejuvenation techniques as anti-aging hand treatments. The techniques are approved by the FDA […]

Skin care products are more sophisticated than ever, but they can’t give you the results of cosmetic surgery procedures, according to Express.co.uk. The website had a tester try several cosmetic surgery skin care products for reducing lines and wrinkles, firming skin and plumping lips. The results were not as good or as long-lasting as cosmetic […]

If your vision is impaired because of your droopy eyelids, functional blepharoplasty can be performed by your cosmetic surgeon. Your vision will improve, and you’ll enjoy the cosmetic results as well. Mary Lou Lueders, 74, is one patient who never considered cosmetic surgery.  “I just thought I would grow old gracefully,” she told tampabay.com. […]

Liposuction is an ideal procedure for those who have lost weight through diet and exercise, but who haven’t been able to slim down certain areas of the body such as the thighs, tummy or arms. Liposuction allows your cosmetic surgeon to target problem areas of fat. Below are answers to some frequently asked liposuction questions. […]

Early trials found that a topical Botox – no needles necessary – appears to be effective at smoothing crow’s feet, according to U.S. News & World Report. The gel contains botulinum toxin, which is Botox‘s active ingredient, and results last about four months – similar to the results from Botox injections. The study said that […]