Propofol (or Diprivan) is an anesthetic often used during cosmetic surgery procedures, in closely monitored settings. The recent controversy surrounding the drug stems from the death of Michael Jackson. The media has been inundated with stories about the pop singer and how the drug Propofol caused his death. Jackson is said to have requested the […]
The so-called liquid facelift has once again been featured by a national media outlet. Harper’s Baazar recently posted an excellent article that outlines the pros and cons of all the latest wrinkle fillers. The Best Beauty section of the September issue includes before and after pictures and a discussion of professional techniques for administering injectables. […]
We wrote last month about the FDA’s recent approval of Sculptra for cosmetic use. Now more physicians are starting to use the wrinkle filler, and marketing efforts of it have been increased. Just recently, Dr. Jeannette Graf appeared on the CBS Early show to demonstrate treatment with Sculptra. This video features a few before and […]
Although the economic news this week is looking optimistic, the job market is still a rough environment to navigate. We’ve had more than one patient comment about it and share suspicions about age, or appearance, negatively affecting job prospects. My neighbor told me last week that her job interviews hadn’t gone as well as she’d […]
According to Associated Press columnist Donna Abu-Nasr, “cosmetic surgery is booming” in Saudi Arabia, despite religious conservatives that find the practice objectionable, and despite the ubiquity of the burqa – a long garment that covers arab women from head to toe. Plastic surgeons in the region are apparently advertising on the front page of the […]
Yesterday brought an exciting announcement from pharmaceutical company sanofi-aventis; Sculptra has been FDA cleared for physicians to use in additional facial cosmetic procedures. Even though off-label cosmetic use of Sculptra is common and has been happening for years, original approval of the filler was for treating lipoatrophy, i.e. facial fat loss, in AIDS patients. Professionals […]
As many surgery practices begin offering specials, and baby boomers consider the possibility of looking better to enhance their prospects, consumer spending on cosmetic surgery could increase markedly – even in an uncertain economy, says a new Los Angeles Times article. For cosmetic surgeons in Kentucky, Ohio and elsewhere, the economic situation has lead many […]
Specializing in Facial Plastic Surgery and Body Cosmetic Surgery in Cincinnati, Dayton, Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana Natural Lookâ„¢ Cosmetic Surgery 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 […]
Dear Family and Friends, Marianne and I would like to appeal to your generosity in supporting our ” Ride for The Cure” to help fund research for juvenile onset diabetes. There are so many worthy charities, but we have several close friends whose children have been diagnosed with diabetes. Research and advances have improved the […]
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 […]