Posts by Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown

Watch Out For Plastic Surgery PR says Huffington Post

Watch out for “lots of inspiring stories in the next 6 to 12 months about successful surgeries that helped so many people live more fulfilling lives” says a blogger for the Huffington Post, with sarcasm. Responding to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and their plans to promote positive media coverage, the […]

How Lidocaine Improves the Comfort of Cosmetic Injections

If you’ve hesitated to undergo injectable treatments because you’re worried about needles and discomfort, you are not alone. Products like Restylane and RHA can effectively restore facial volume, reshape lips and correct wrinkles. But the looming question for many people is, are these treatments comfortable? Fortunately the answer is yes, thanks to local anesthetics that […]

Can Rib Cartilage Be Used During Rhinoplasty?

The answer is yes, but are these grafts ideal for use in rhinoplasty? Researchers at the University of Texas published a study that sought to answer this question. An ideal substance, according to the authors, would have these characteristics: Readily available in large quantities Resists infection Resists absorption Completely integrated into host tissues Causes little […]

Our Aesthetician Explains Her Favorite Treatments

Our very own licensed aesthetician, Casey Linton was just featured on Cincychic.com, giving “the skinny on her favorite treatments to revitalize the skin.” SkinMedica Rejuvenize peel for treating hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars Oxygen treatment to hydrate the skin while treating rosacea and broken capillaries Cell-switching to rebuild skin from the inside-out, treating […]

7 Safety Guidelines for the Cosmetic Surgery Patient

The Health writers at CNN recently compiled a list of useful guidelines that cosmetic surgery patients should use to protect their safety. Though we’ve organized them into a shorter format for easy reference, you should read the whole story on CNN.com Do…. Investigate the procedure of interest. Though your cosmetic surgeon should be a trustworthy, […]

Giving the Gift of Cosmetic Surgery? Proceed With Care

As far as holiday gifts go, cosmetic surgery definitely falls in the “extraordinary” category. But it’s not that uncommon. We know some women who would much prefer a breast augmentation or mommy-makeover to the usual electronics and clothes that get exchanged each year. “There are a large number of people who really want cosmetic surgery, […]

Why Should We Support or Reject the “Botax”?

There are many opinions being expressed about this so-called “Botax” but there’s one problem: patients aren’t voicing their own position – and they would be the ones paying most of it. As Dr. Steven Teitelbaum told the New York Times this week, “[cosmetic surgery patients] are a disorganized group that has no one of its […]

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