Posts by Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown

Mark Mandell-Brown, MD has been named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Since its inception in 1985, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has become the leading educational provider for cosmetic surgery practitioners from a diverse array of medical specialties, including dermatology, oral & maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, general surgery, ophthalmology, and plastic/reconstructive surgery. […]

Cosmetic surgeons-in-training are doing more circumferential abdominoplasty, or tummy tucks to remove loose skin after extreme weight loss, and breast re-augmentation, a new study suggests. Body implants and aesthetic vein procedures are in decline, however, according to findings presented February 29 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) in Las […]

As we grow older, we may notice a reduction in the volume of our eyelashes. Beautiful thick eyelashes become brittle, short, and pale. They also start to fall out, leaving bare patches on the lash line. To correct this and enjoy full and healthy lashes, you can opt for Latisse, a treatment specially designed to […]

More and more people want to reverse the signs of aging with cosmetic procedures. One such procedure is mastopexy, which is also commonly known as the breast lift. If you’re interested in mastopexy surgery, it will be important that you learn as much as possible about the recovery and healing process that is required for […]

The shape and proportion of your buttocks are important factors in enhancing your overall appearance. Everyone is gifted with their own unique body shape, and quite a few are lucky to have a naturally well-shaped buttocks. But you don’t need to worry if you’re not one of them. There are a number of ways available […]

If you want to look younger, a mid-facelift might be the best solution for you. The mid-facelift is a procedure adopted by surgeons around ten years ago. It is a popular alternative to the regular facelift, which is often better suited to older patients. The mid-facelift involves a complex surgical technique where the central portion […]

A filler is not just a filler. Although they are expected to do the same general job – remove, reduce, or prevent the signs of aging – fillers differ from one another in many ways. Radiesse is a unique filler that has been on the market for some time now. Trying to decide whether Radiesse […]

There have been recent web stories circulating about Breast Implant Illness Syndrome. (BILS) These stories are circulating that silicone breast implants are responsible for a variety of illnesses from fibromayalgia, breast cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, and many other illnesses. At the Mandel-Brown Plastic Surgery Center we take these complaints seriously. If a patient desires […]

A phenol peel is the deepest and most effective type of chemical peel. These peels can penetrate deeper into the skin layers than other peel options can, including TCA peels or AHA peels. Phenol peels can solve harsh skin imperfections like acne scars, blotchiness, and coarse wrinkles. Compared to light and medium chemical peels, phenol […]

A fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or fat injection, is a procedure used to harvest excess fat and add it to places that lack body fat. Voluminous areas such as the outer thighs can be used to supplement fat shortage in the face. It is a safe, long-lasting, and well-tolerated procedure that was […]