According to the LA Times and several other news sources in California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that will require physical examinations before cosmetic surgery can be performed on a patient. Named after Donda West, who died as a result of liposuction complications, the law is intended to prevent life threatening complications due […]
Doctor Mandell-Brown recently appeared on Local 12 to answer the question “What is a Botox Breast lift?” You can see a video of this appearance on our media page. The report explains that although the breast lift is common, and Botox is practical and effective, the so-called Botox Breast Lift is not a cost effective […]
As we posted before, Mark and Marianne Mandell-Brown are participating in the Greater Cincinnati Chapter Ride for The Cure October 15-18, 2009. Marianne is riding 60 miles and Mark is attempting over 100 miles through Death Valley, California. Most importantly, it’s for a great cause; we’re trying to raise funds for research on juvenile onset […]
The UK Observer published an editorial over the weekend that offered contrasting opinions from British journalist Alice Hart-Davis and Annabel Jones, beauty director for the UK fashion magazine Grazia. The Observer asked them, “Can cosmetic surgery ever be a viable solution to aging?” It seems the question is flawed from the beginning; can anything at […]
What do satisfied patients say about breast augmentation? How do we define success in this field? The August 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article in which 6 factors related to breast augmentation success were identified, based on a study of patient surveys. 1. Satisfactory Breast Characteristics This is clearly the main […]
The recent FDA approval of Sculptra for cosmetic use has spawned a renewed interest of the drug in the cosmetic surgery industry and in the media. The Today Show recently featured Sculptra injectable wrinkle filler on a segment of “Today’s Health.” The first half of the segment features a brief treatment demonstration and some patient […]
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 […]