Dr. Kane

Q: I really need to work on my skin that is dark above my lip and age spot. I am interested in Botox, laser removal of moles and dark spots. Maybe Juvederm. A: Thanks for sharing your photos. I recommend that you: Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and his Zein Obagi, Certified ZO... Read more »

Q: I’m having a facelift and a blepharoplasty done by two different surgeons (it’s my preference). Which one should I do first? A: Interesting question given the premise that 2 surgeons, presumably at 2 different times will perform eyelid lift and facelift surgery. You will have 2 different recovery periods and additional costs. 1. If... Read more »

Q: What nonsurgical procedures will help me get a more defined, contoured, and youthful face/look? I’m 37, 120lb female. My jawline has lost definition, cheeks and jowl came down due to aging (I think). I greatly appreciate any advice you have to achieving a more defined and contoured look. I’ve attached pics of myself, and... Read more »

Q: I’m barely 40 and my face is melting into my neck. Am I too young to consider a lower face lift? I also have a prominent nose but wonder if a chin implant would balance this out some, as I don’t think rhinoplasty is right for me? My mother has very prominent jowls and... Read more »

Q: 52 year old female with marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and general sagging around my mouth. I have never tried fillers. I am thinking about a Mini Facelift or Vertical Deep Plane Facelift. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you. A: Thanks for sharing your photos and desires regarding facial aging, sagging and folds.... Read more »

Q: I am 58 year old female in very good health. I am seeing the progression of the aging process and I am not sure which option is best to reduce early jowls, and add volume. I am concerned that Sculptra and skin tightening devices will create scar tissue under my skin making a facelift... Read more »

Q: I am 48 years old. I am considering a facelift. I am getting saggy under my neck & face. I am Persian with olive tone skin. Will a facelift leave me visible scars? A lump was removed from my breast 16 years ago, it healed nicely, but I had a gull bladder surgery 3... Read more »

Q: I’ve noticed that one side of face is slightly higher than the other and one of cheeks seems to be bigger than the other one, would HIFU (High-intensity focused ultrasound) treatment help fix this problem or make it worse? A: Dear megco, As a fetus, your right and left halves grow asymmetrically and differentiate... Read more »

Q: I tend not to like the idea of fillers because they don’t actually anchor or do anything to prevent the descent of cheek fat pad. Is there anything aside from surgery that can prevent or delay the cheek fat pad from descending to the lower face? A: Thanks for sharing your concern. I hope... Read more »

Q: I am very concerned about the following areas upper eyes, under eyes, nasolabial folds, & corner of the mouth, and shadowing on my face in certain angles. From the front, it’s not that bad but from the angle shown in the photos, it’s really horrible. I did subtle fat grafting to my cheek a... Read more »