Losing 50, 100, or more pounds changes your body in almost every way but one: the skin that stretched to hold that weight rarely shrinks back down on its own. Sagging skin after weight loss shows up across the stomach, upper arms, thighs, and face, and no amount of additional diet or exercise tightens it […]
Patients who come to the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center for a breast augmentation consultation often arrive with a size in mind and an implant brand they’ve already researched. Sometimes that brand came from a celebrity story. Sometimes it came from a practice that markets itself around a single exclusive implant line. Sometimes it came from […]
A breast augmentation patient recently came to the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center with a sub-A cup and a firm number in mind: a mid-C. Patients often arrive with a specific size already decided, based on a saved photo, a celebrity’s surgery story, or a trending term like “ballerina breast augmentation.” Photos and trends are a […]
The belly button is a focal point of the abdomen, and its appearance after tummy tuck surgery is one of the first places we look when we see before and after results. A natural-looking belly button is a sign that the surgeon has exceptional skill and expertise. Here, Cincinnati tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown […]
In February 2026, an Ohio mother of three documented her mommy makeover journey on TikTok to tens of thousands of followers. She was 47, excited, and healthy. Her surgery lasted nine hours. She never made it home. According to news reports, Rachel Tussey died on March 17, 2026 after suffering a catastrophic complication in the […]
If you’ve spent any time researching facelift surgery online, you have probably encountered a dizzying array of terms: the ponytail lift, the cat eye lift, the lunchtime lift, the liquid facelift. They may sound distinct—even revolutionary. Some of them are trademarked. Many of them have celebrity endorsements. Unfortunately, most of them are the social media […]
At the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, nearly 25% of our facelift patients are men—and that number continues to grow. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown has performed facelifts on male patients for over 30 years, and he believes that a facelift for men is not a women’s procedure adapted for a different patient. Rather, […]
It’s a normal question to bring to your consultations: “Will my tummy tuck give me six-pack abs?” The short answer is no, but a tummy tuck can create the foundation that makes your abdominal muscles more visible and defined. Here, Cincinnati plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown explains what a tummy tuck can and cannot do […]
Recent surveys reveal a startling reality: the cost of facelifts in Cincinnati and across the country can vary dramatically. But as Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience performing facelifts, notes, the price you pay for your facelift does not always reflect the quality of your experience or […]
Many cosmetic surgery patients achieve their desired results with a single procedure. In some cases, patients may benefit from revision surgery to address complications, refine outcomes, or accommodate changing aesthetic goals. Cincinnati plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown specializes in revision procedures and explains below when revision surgery may be necessary. Understanding revision surgery Revision surgery […]