Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox and Pregnancy Q. If you are wanting to be pregnant and wanting to have Botox, would you say this may effect the chances? A. Thanks for your question. Botox or any other neuromodulator (such as Dysport or Xeomin) used for cosmetic purposes is not known to... Read more »
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Time Botox takes effect Vs time it takes to wear off?
Q. Is there any correlation between the time Botox takes effect and the time it takes to wear off? If Botox is still taking effect up to three weeks after injections does it mean it is most likely to take longer to wear off? Thank you A. Good physiologic question. As others have mentioned: Botox... Read more »
How will tanning effect new line created by improper placement of Botox?
Q. I have been left with new and prominent lines from improper placement of botox/muscle recruitment. I do not want any more botox for fear of this being made worse or creating even more new ones (these lines were not there before the treatment) I use a very high sun protection on my face and wear... Read more »
I would like to get Botox for the first time. Will it help the puffiness underneath my eyes?
Q. I would like to get Botox for the first time. I’m starting to see puffiness under my eyes. Can Botox help me with this? A. Botox under the lower eyelids will increase puffiness by relaxing the muscles which tighten the eyelid to the globe (eyeball). Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Facial ENT or Dermatologist... Read more »
I had ThermiTIGHT with a little Lipo 8 months ago, and my skin under my chin is still lumpy. Any suggestions?
Q. I had ThermiTIGHT with a little lipo 8 months ago, and my skin under my chin is still lumpy. My doctor wants to perform another thermatight because he’s not happy with the results. Is it a good idea to let him try and fix the problem by performing another ThermiTIGHT again? A. Sorry for your concerns. Without... Read more »
In a facelift, how do surgeons ensure that they preserve the intertragal notch of the ear when making the post-tragal incision?
Q. Many surgeons seem to distort the little curved portion at the base of the ear opening (intertragal notch?) when making the anterior ear incisions. Instead of a curve it ends up as sharply pointed V, with a “seam” where the lobe joins the cheek. (I posted some photos of my ears on a previous... Read more »
I had a face and neck lift 6 weeks ago and am still numb
Q. I am still numb down sides of face and under my chin all along to my ears. Also still swollen I think or it is a roll of fat but the swollen or fat is numb is this normal? The surgeon said that I may need lipo? Can anyone tell me why that was not... Read more »
Is there a non-surgical solution to paradoxical adipose hyperplasia resulting from Coolsculpting?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting Q. Is there a non-surgical solution to paradoxical adipose hyperplasia resulting from Coolsculpting? A. Thanks for this question. PAH or paradoxical adipose hyperplasia following CoolSculpting (CS) is poorly understood. This puzzling opposite response to cooling fat tissues is stated to occur in one of 300,000 patients. Much like... Read more »
How can I correct my extremely uneven eyebrows?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Uneven Eyebrows Q. For as long as I can remember, and confirmed by looking at childhood pictures, I have had uneven eyebrows. One is much higher than the other. I understand that eyebrows are sisters, not twins, but my brows aren’t even friends. My question... Read more »
How long after filler can you use Sculptra?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Fillers Q. I had Perlane injected in my tear trough and the very upper cheek/lid (total both eyes 1 ml, so not much). I am wanting Sculptra for my temples and jawline/ lower cheek (in front of earlobes) as I have lost volume there. Perhaps we... Read more »
