Plastic Surgeon Doctor Benjamin Mandel, MD Coeur D Alene, Idaho

Name: Benjamin Mandel, MD
Last name: Mandel
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2013
Years experience: 10
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.kh.org/plastic-and-reconstructive-surgery/
Business: Kootenai Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Address: 980 W. Ironwood Dr.
Address suite: Ste. 1
Phone: (208) 647-0971
International phone number: +12086470971
City: Coeur D Alene
State: Idaho
Zip Code: 83814
Country: US
Statement: Benjamin Mandel, MD, is board-certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Prior to his career in medicine, he studied art and worked at the Met Museum in NYC. Dr. Mandel applies his artistic skills to develop a customized surgical plan based on a patient’s specific goals.
Consulting Fees: 100$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Kootenai Health
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Studio Art, Wesleyan University
  • Medical: MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Benjamin Mandel, MD

Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 47.6944465,-116.7990093

Primary location: 
Location name: Coeur d’Alene
State: ID
Country: US
Map point: 47.692,-116.7969971
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Biocorneum
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dermabrasion
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Latisse
  • Liposuction
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Restylane
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Subcision
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 12573
Answer count: 187
Review count: 28
5 star count: 18
Total star count: 18
Star rating: 4.2095234291585
Lead count last three months: 13
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: May 18, 2017
Profile modified: Sep 27, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 27, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 5, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Coeur d’Alene, ID, US. GPS coordinates: 47.692,-116.7969971

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Tummy Tuck (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $18000 – Aug 30, 2023
  • $18000 – Aug 30, 2023
  • $10000 – Jan 2, 2022
  • $10000 – Jan 2, 2022
  • $10000 – Jan 2, 2022

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $18200 – Jan 3, 2023
  • $18200 – Jan 3, 2023
  • $18200 – Jan 3, 2023
  • $18200 – Jan 3, 2023
  • $18200 – Jan 3, 2023
  • $18200 – Jan 3, 2023
  • $12000 – Jan 4, 2022
  • $12000 – Jan 4, 2022
  • $12000 – Jan 4, 2022

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6556 – Mar 17, 2020
  • $6000 – Oct 15, 2020
  • $6000 – Oct 15, 2020
  • $6556 – Mar 17, 2020
  • $6556 – Mar 17, 2020
  • $6556 – Mar 17, 2020
  • $6556 – Mar 17, 2020
  • $6556 – Mar 17, 2020

Diastasis Recti Repair Prices

  • $8500 – Dec 11, 2019
  • $8500 – Dec 11, 2019

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6000 – Oct 15, 2020
  • $6500 – Oct 2, 2015 – Coeur D Alene, ID

Special Offers

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Pre-Summer Sale
May 1, 2018 /
Jun 15, 2018
30% off Latisse and select SkinCeuticals skincare products
Any treatment

SkinCeuticals New Years Sale
Jan 2, 2018 /
Feb 2, 2018
50% off select SkinCeuticals products for the month of January.
Any treatment

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
3 weeks post TT, does my tummy tuck scar look ok? When will the dark color disappear?
Scar color
May 31, 2019
Thanks for your question and congratulations on your abdominoplasty! You are still in the very early post-operative period. It can take up to one year for scar tissue to fully mature and settle; during this time, the scar appearance can change dramatically. Recommendations for scar management will vary from surgeon to surgeon. I generally suggest application of a good petroleum moisturizer (such as Eucerin or Aquaphor) to the scars on a twice daily basis, silicone gel or sheets, scar ...
Left breast seems higher, tighter, and sorer than the right. What should I do?
Breast Augmentation Recovery
May 23, 2019
Thanks for your questions, and congratulations on your operation! You are still in the very early post operative timeframe. It can take up to 6 months for breast tissue and implants to fully settle after augmentation mammoplasty; often times this process will differ for each breast. That being said, I recommend that you meet with your plastic surgeon for a formal physical examination and to discuss your concerns; breast fullness, tightness and pain 4 days post-operatively could be in...
Is improvement in back issues possible with a tummy tuck and breast lift? I have a herniated disc.
Back pain, tummy tuck and breast lift
May 21, 2019
Thank you for your questions and congratulations on your weight loss! It is possible that removing the excess skin and soft tissue from your abdomen, and breast reduction, could help alleviate your back pain to some degree. You are, however, likely to continue to have some ongoing pain given your herniated disc. How much of your symptoms are due to your spinal pathology versus your excess skin and soft tissue is impossible to know. Regarding cost, insurance is unlikely to cover formal abd...
Does a dual plane technique cost more?
Dual plane breast augmentation cost
May 13, 2019
Thanks for your question. I generally use a dual plane pocket for placement of breast implants during augmentation mammoplasty, and I do not charge more for this approach. You will likely find that prices will vary from provider to provider, but not necessarily with specifics of technique. I suggest that you discuss your concerns with one or more board certified plastic surgeons. Given your breast asymmetry and nipple position concerns, a formal history and physical examination, in a...
Can I get a lift with existing implants?
Breast lift with existing implants
May 13, 2019
Thanks for your question. It is certainly possible to undergo a breast lift leaving your current implant in place. That being said, the implants are now over 10 years old; there may be reasons to replace the implants while you are under general anesthetic. Physical exam findings, and possibly imaging, will help guide optimal management. I suggest that you meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. Best of luck!
3 weeks post-op. Do my textured implants need to be massaged or not? Has new information came out r
Implant massage
May 7, 2019
Thanks for your question. Implant massage is currently a topic of debate within Plastic Surgery. Review of literature suggests limited benefits at this time; I do not recommend implant massage for my patients. That being said, opinions vary strongly from provider to provider. Best of luck!
Can you breast feed right after getting breast implants?
Breast feeding right after getting implants
May 7, 2019
Thanks for your question. I generally recommend that patients wait at least 3-6 months after breastfeeding prior to proceeding with placement of implants. This approach can help achieve a more predictable result, as breast size and shape can change dramatically with breastfeeding and weaning. Hope this helps, and best of luck!
Is it normal that I may have a small vertical scar in addition to a horizontal scar?
Vertical scar with abdominoplasty
Apr 30, 2019
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, it is impossible to offer an accurate assessment and plan without performing a formal history and physical examination. That being said, in rare cases, patients do require a small vertical incision with abdominoplasty. Patients with a short torso, high umbilicus and minimal excess skin are more likely require this type of closure, especially with low placement of the horizontal incision; this vertical scar can reside anywhere between the horizontal ...
5 days post-op. I have severe bruising and pain after breast implants with axillary liposuction. Ad
Post-operative bruising and pain
Apr 24, 2019
Unfortunately, it is impossible to give an accurate assessment and plan without performing a full physical examination. Bruising and pain can be common after liposuction, however, can also be indicative of a hematoma. Hopefully you have contacted your physician (or an on-call covering doctor). If not, I suggest you meet with your surgeon (or whomever is covering) to discuss your concerns.
5”5 120lbs do I need a lift?
Breast augmentation with or without lift
Apr 15, 2019
Thanks for your questions. Opting between breast augmentation alone versus with a lift can be difficult. Ultimately, the decision is based on physical exam findings and patient goals. Unfortunately, it is impossible to give you an accurate assessment and plan without performing a formal history and physical examination; this consultation should also address your specific hopes regarding results. I recommend that you meet with one or more board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your ...
Help! What can I do to treat my severe tummy tuck scar?
Scar management
Mar 19, 2019
Thanks for your question. It can take up to 1 year for scars to fully mature; during this timeframe, the appearance of the scar can change dramatically. In your case, scar maturation and tissue settling may be further influenced by your pregnancy. My scar management protocol involves use of a good petroleum based moisturizer, silicone therapy (such as Biocorneum), scar massage to any areas that are thickened or ropey, and avoidance of all sun or UV exposure. That being said, re...
Need a 2nd breast lift after removal of submuscular silicone implants?
Breast lift with implant removal
Mar 14, 2019
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, it is impossible to give an accurate assessment and plan without performing a formal history and physical examination. Recommendations will be based on exam findings and your goals. I suggest that you meet with one or more board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your concerns. Best of luck!
Are high profile silicone implants the same as gummy bear high profile implants?
Gummy bear high profile silicone implants
Mar 5, 2019
Thanks for your question. High profile "gummy bear" implants are a type of silicone high profile implant. "Gummy bear" refers to a more cohesive silicone; many of these implants are "tear drop" shaped, however, round "gummy bear" cohesive silicone implants are now also available. The "high profile" refers to the projection of the implant. A "high profile" implant will be narrower and project more than a "moderate plus" or "moderate" profile implant. Hope this helps!
I am 110 lbs, 5’9”, have a protruding breast bone, and fibrous breast tissue. Advice on appropriate
Implant choice
Mar 5, 2019
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, it is impossible to
give an accurate assessment and plan without performing a formal history and
physical examination. Implant size and type selection is based on patient anatomy
(breast base diameter, for example) and patient goals. What looks "natural" to you may be too little or too much for someone else. I suggest
that you rely on patient pre and post photographs. The gallery
at the "breast implants by mentor" website would be a good place to
s...
Is my pain below the collar bone related to my breast implants or strep throat infection?
Pain and redness below collar bone
Feb 13, 2019
I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms. Unfortunately, it is impossible to give an accurate assessment and plan without performing a formal physical examination. Given what you are describing, I suggest that you meet with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Best of luck, and feel better.

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