Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown is a nationally-recognized, board-certified cosmetic surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing facial, breast, and body procedures. He serves as the Director of the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center in Cincinnati and Springboro and is one of only 100 doctors in the country with triple board certification in Facial Plastic Surgery, Body Cosmetic Surgery, and Head & Neck Surgery.
Dr. Mandell-Brown uses his extensive facial plastic surgery expertise to perform minimal incision body cosmetic surgery for fewer scars and shorter recovery. Known throughout the Tri-State area for Natural Look™ cosmetic surgery, Dr. Mandell-Brown helps his patients look better, not different. This philosophy has helped thousands of patients elevate their look while preserving their natural aesthetic.
Dr. Mandell-Brown credits the success of his practice to patient education and communication. He takes great care to ensure his patients understand their anatomy and what is realistically achievable for facial and body procedures. Your consultation with Dr. Mandell-Brown is a partnership where you work together on designing a treatment to achieve safe, natural results that are long-lasting.
Dr. Mandell-Brown is one of the most awarded cosmetic surgeons in the Tri-State area, and he and his prestigious plastic surgery center have been named the “Best of the Best” by Cincinnati’s CityBeat Magazine in several categories over the last 9 years, including:
- “Best Plastic Surgery” (2015-2023)
- “Best Medi Spa” (2020-2023)
- “Best Skin Care Service” (2020-2023)
- “Best Hair Removal Service” (2019-2021)
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Leadership
Dedicated to advancing patient outcomes and standards of care in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Mandell-Brown served as President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) from 2019-2021 and on the AACS Board of Trustees from 2012-2022. As President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown founded the “Women in Cosmetic Surgery” division, which has grown over the years to become one of the Academy’s most popular committees. The AACS is the world’s largest physician organization specializing in cosmetic surgery, and Dr. Mandell-Brown is one of only five surgeons in the country to lead the organization.
Dr. Mandell-Brown also served on the Board of Trustees for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the largest organization for evaluating surgery centers for hospital-level safety and preparedness from 2014-2023.
Widely sought-after to speak at national and international conferences, Dr. Mandell-Brown regularly shares his advanced surgical techniques and expert insights on all aspects of facial plastic and body plastic surgery throughout the United States and Canada.
Dr. Mandell-Brown has served as Director or Co-director at cosmetic education workshops for surgeons on procedures including breast augmentation, breast lift, facelift, and rhinoplasty at the University of San Diego, Louisiana State University, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University.
In addition to his speaking and teaching engagements, he has edited four medical textbooks and published over a dozen medical articles covering a range of aesthetic procedures. You can also find Dr. Mandell-Brown’s teachings on facelift techniques in several textbooks for plastic surgeons.
Education & Training
Dr. Mandell-Brown’s career in plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine includes:
- 4 years in undergrad at Northwestern University
- 4 years at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- 1 year General Surgery internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Colorado
- 4 year ENT Residency at the University of Pittsburgh
- 1 year Facial Plastic Surgery fellowship
- 18 years in ENT practice and plastic surgery
- 1 year Cosmetic Surgery fellowship
- 20 years in Cosmetic Surgery practice
- 3 board certifications
Eastmoor High School Columbus, Ohio 1972
Senior Class Vice President
Varsity Tennis 3 years City Champions 1971
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
Bachelor’s Degree
1972 – 1976
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio
Medical Degree
1976-1980
Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital
Denver, Colorado
Surgical Internship
1980-1981
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1982-1986
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship
McCollough Plastic Surgery Center
Birmingham, Alabama
1987-1988
Board Certification
Board Certified – “American Board of Otolaryngology” Head & Neck Surgery 1987 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1982-1986
Board Certified – American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1991
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1982-1986
Board Certified – American Board Of Cosmetic Surgery 2007
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1982-1986
Appointments and Honors
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Board of Trustees American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2014 to present
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Board of Trustees 2014 to present
Cosmetic Surgery Advisory Panel
MedPro Insurance 2015 to 2018
- President, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2019-2021
- Treasurer, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2018
- Chairman, Fellowship Training Committee, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2013-2015
- Board of Trustees, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Foundation, 2012-2022
- Treasurer, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Foundation
- Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Board of Trustees, 2014-2023
- Surveyor for Surgery Centers AAAHC, 2004 to Present
- Chairman, Surveyor Training and Education Committee AAAHC, 2018-2020
- President, Clermont Medical Society, 2003-2005
- Secretary, Cincinnati Academy of Medicine Board of Trustees Cincinnati Academy of Medicine
Plastic Surgery Presentations
- Dubai, Toronto, San Diego, Chicago, New Orleans, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Honolulu Hawaii, Pittsburgh, Hershey Pennsylvania, San Juan -Puerto Rico, Phoenix, Orlando
- “Most Beautiful Building and Landscaping” | Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center | City of Montgomery
- Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center Educational Workshops – Course Director (with University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Wright State College of Medicine) |Breast Augmentation and Breast Mastopexy | Abdominoplasty and Liposuction
Director, Cosmetic Cadaver Workshop Course—American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- University of San Diego | Liposuction and Body Contouring
- Louisiana State University (LSU) | Face Lifts and Blepharoplasty
- Miami, Florida | Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty
- Las Vegas, Nevada | Brazilian Butt Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Make Over
Tri-State Contributions
- First to utilize computer imaging.
- First to provide the public with seminars on plastic surgery.
- First to have a staff aesthetician for skin care.
- First to bring the Mid Facelift to Cincinnati.
- First to provide Cincinnati with a free standing office surgery center equipped with general anesthesia.
- Only plastic surgeon in Cincinnati with an art gallery supporting local charities.
- Voted “Top Doc” for both Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in poll of 5000 Tri State physicians conducted by Cincinnati Magazine.
- Named “Top Cosmetic Surgeon/ Rhinoplasty” by Cincinnati Magazine, November 2000.
- “Beautification Award” City of Montgomery for Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, August 2002
- Named “Top Doc” in Plastic Surgery by Cincinnati Magazine, November 2003
- Named “Physician of the Year,” 2003
- Named to “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons,” 2003
- Named “Top Doctor” Breast Augmentation Cincinnati Magazine, April 2007 and January 2013
- Named a “Top Plastic Surgeon” by Plastic Surgery Practice 2012, 2013
Awards & Recognition
- 2018 MedPro Insurance Safety Award
- 2018 Health Care Leadership Award from Venue Magazine
- 2017 Webster Award Recipient from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Top Plastic Surgeon by Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine for 2012 and 2013
Top Doctors, Cincinnati Magazine
- 16x Top Doc in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, 2003-2019
- 5x Top Doc in Breast Augmentation, 2007, 2013, 2016, 2017, & 2018, from a poll of 5,000 Tri-State physicians
- Best Plastic Surgeon in Rhinoplasty, 2000, from a poll of 1,500 physicians
Best of Cincinnati, CityBeat
Plastic Surgery 6x MediSpa 4x Skin Care Service 4x Hair Removal Service 3x
- Best of Cincinnati 2023: #1 for Plastic Surgery, MediSpa, and Skin Care Service
- Best of Cincinnati 2022: #1 for Plastic Surgery, MediSpa, and Skin Care Service
- Best of Cincinnati 2021: #1 for Plastic Surgery, MediSpa, Hair Removal Service, and Skin Care Service
- Best of Cincinnati 2020: #1 for Plastic Surgery, MediSpa, Hair Removal Service, and Skin Care Service
- Best of Cincinnati 2019: #1 for Plastic Surgery and Hair Removal Service
- Best of Cincinnati 2015-2018: #1 for Plastic Surgery
City Beat Magazine also named Dr. Mandell-Brown among the 21 most famous Cincinnatians along with Nick Clooney (George Clooney’s father) Buddy LaRosa (Owner of the regionally famous LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria) and Thayne Maynard (Director of the Cincinnati Zoo).
Cincinnati Enquirer
- Best of the Best 2021-2022: Cincinnati Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Center, and Spa
City of Montgomery, Ohio Beautification Award
- 2002, 2008, & 2013 for most beautiful facility and landscaping
Surgical Facility
Our Cincinnati cosmetic surgery center is state licensed and fully accredited by the AAAHC, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. This means that an independent group of health care professionals have examined our facility and found that we meet their nationally recognized standards. To maintain accreditation, our facility is evaluated every three years.
As a current AAAHC surveyor, Dr. Mandell-Brown also evaluates other surgical facilities for AAAHC compliance. Dr. Mandell-Brown has also served as Chairman of the AAAHC training committee and on the organization’s Board of Trustees.
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Outside the OR
Aside from his nationally-recognized achievements in plastic and cosmetic surgery, Cincinnati plastic surgeon Dr. Mandell-Brown developed his own skincare line to target the most common skincare concerns and to improve the skin’s overall health. You can also find his patient education tutorials on his Instagram!
